The name means shining light It has also been used in literature and popular culture for characters symbolizing beauty, strength, and resilience. Nicknames of the name elena are lena, lennie, ella, ellie, nellie, or nena (less common)
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The name elena is a girl's name of spanish, italian, greek origin meaning bright, shining light
It's more international than ellen or eleanor, but still accessible.
Form of helen used in various languages, as well as an alternate transcription of russian елена (see yelena) What is the meaning of the name elena Discover the origin, popularity, elena name meaning, and names related to elena with mama natural’s fantastic baby names guide. The name also has links with the greek ‘selene,’ which means moon.
Learn about the name elena including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more. The name elena is linked to various mythological and literary references, most notably to helen of troy in greek mythology
