Alena
Alena is a Christian girl name of Czech/Slovak, from Greek or Hebrew origin, meaning “Short form of Magdalena or Helena”.
| Meaning | Short form of Magdalena or Helena |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Czech/Slovak, from Greek or Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | AH-leh-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia |
Meaning and origin of Alena
Alena is a Czech and Slovak name, generally explained as a short form of Magdalena or of Helena. Through Magdalena it points to Mary Magdalene, named after the town of Magdala; through Helena it is often linked to the Greek for 'torch' or 'light', though that etymology is uncertain. The Russian Alyona is a related folk form of Yelena. In English-speaking countries Alena is also used as a spelling of Alina or Elena.
Is Alena a Christian name?
Alena is used mainly by Christian families in Central Europe, where it is connected in name-day calendars to saints such as Helena and Mary Magdalene.
How popular is Alena?
A common name in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and occasionally used elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alena mean?
Alena means 'Short form of Magdalena or Helena'. It is of Czech/Slovak, from Greek or Hebrew origin.
Is Alena a Christian name?
Alena is used mainly by Christian families in Central Europe, where it is connected in name-day calendars to saints such as Helena and Mary Magdalene.
How do you pronounce Alena?
Alena is pronounced AH-leh-nah.
Is Alena a boy or girl name?
Alena is usually a girl name.