Helen
HEL-en
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Light, torch, shining one
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Alena
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Bright, shining, of the light
- Pronunciation
- ah-LEH-nuh
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Slavic and Greek, a form of Helen meaning light.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek, Slavic, English
Commonly used in: Eastern Europe, United States, Germany
Alternate spellings
ElenaGreek / Spanish
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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