Elena

Bright, shining light

GenderGirlOriginGreekSay iteh-LAY-nuhPopularityTop 100
Pronounced eh-LAY-nuh

About the name Elena

Elena is a classic international name that feels universally warm. It has great historical strength and a light, musical quality.

Elena has a bright, magnetic warmth that makes her easy to love and impossible to forget.

Fun fact

Elena is a variant of Helen, ultimately rooted in the Greek word for 'torch' or 'shining light.'

Nicknames for Elena

EllieLenaNena

Variations

AlenaElainaLena

Famous people named Elena

  • Elena Kagan (US Supreme Court Justice)
  • Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstani tennis player)
  • Elena Ferrante (Italian novelist)

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