Meaning
bright, shining one
Origin
Elena is a name of Greek origin, rooted in classic tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (BE, CH, CL, CO, CY, DE, ES, FR, GE, IT, MT, MX, PE, RU, SE, US).
Style
- elegant
- classic
- international
- feminine
- timeless
- traditional
Famous people named Elena
- Elena of Achaea
- Elena of Troy
- Helen of Troy
Variations
Helene, Helena, Eleanor, Elina, Helen, Lena, Elly, Léa, Elene, Elienai, Eliana, Elianna
Nicknames
Léna, Leni, Elli, Len, Ellie
Popularity
Elena appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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