Name meaning
Elena
may mean “torch, light”
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Greek, Russian, Bulgarian
- Spellings
- Elena · Helena · Helen · Jelena · Alena
- Form of
- Helene
- Say it
- eh-LEH-nah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Elena is the form of Helen used in Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Greek and many Slavic languages. Helen of Troy is the most famous bearer in Greek legend. The Greek name is traditionally read as torch or light, but its real origin is uncertain.
Roots
From Ancient Greek Helénē; often linked to helénē (torch), origin uncertain.
Where it is used
Loved across Southern and Eastern Europe and Latin America.
Famous people named Elena
- Elena Ferrante, Italian novelist
Elena name FAQ
What does the name Elena mean?
Elena may mean “torch, light”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Ancient Greek Helénē; often linked to helénē (torch), origin uncertain.
Where does the name Elena come from?
Elena is of Ancient Greek origin. Today it is used in Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Greek, Russian families.
How do you pronounce Elena?
Elena is usually pronounced eh-LEH-nah.
Is Elena a boy's or a girl's name?
Elena is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Elena?
Related spellings and forms include Helena, Helen, Jelena, Alena.
Who are famous people named Elena?
Elena Ferrante, Italian novelist.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.