Elena
Elena is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Possibly 'torch, bright one'”.
| Meaning | Possibly 'torch, bright one' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Ελένη |
| Pronunciation | EL-eh-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Spain, Russia, Romania |
Meaning and origin of Elena
Elena is the form of Helen used in Italian, Spanish, Russian, Romanian and many other languages. It goes back to the Greek Helenē, whose meaning is uncertain; it is often linked to helanē, 'torch', or to selēnē, 'moon', but neither is proven. Saint Helena, mother of the emperor Constantine, made the name important in Christian Europe. It is popular across Europe and Latin America.
Is Elena a Christian name?
Elena is strongly Christian through Saint Helena, honoured in Orthodox churches as Equal-to-the-Apostles and credited in tradition with finding the True Cross.
How popular is Elena?
Widely used across Europe and the Americas.
Gifts with the name Elena
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Elena
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elena mean?
Elena means 'Possibly 'torch, bright one''. It is of Greek origin.
Is Elena a Christian name?
Elena is strongly Christian through Saint Helena, honoured in Orthodox churches as Equal-to-the-Apostles and credited in tradition with finding the True Cross.
How do you pronounce Elena?
Elena is pronounced EL-eh-nah.
Is Elena a boy or girl name?
Elena is usually a girl name.