Name meaning
Eleni
may mean “torch, light”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Greek, Cypriot, Ethiopian
- Spellings
- Eleni · Helen · Elena · Eleanor
- Say it
- eh-LEH-nee
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Eleni is the modern Greek form of Helen. It is one of the most common names in Greece and Cyprus and is also used in Ethiopia. The Greek name is traditionally read as torch or light, though its true origin is uncertain.
Roots
From Greek Helénē; origin uncertain.
Where it is used
Very common in Greece and Cyprus.
Eleni name FAQ
What does the name Eleni mean?
Eleni may mean “torch, light”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Greek Helénē; origin uncertain.
Where does the name Eleni come from?
Eleni is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek, Cypriot, Ethiopian families.
How do you pronounce Eleni?
Eleni is usually pronounced eh-LEH-nee.
Is Eleni a boy's or a girl's name?
Eleni is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Eleni?
Related spellings and forms include Helen, Elena, Eleanor.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.