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)