Elena
eh-LAY-nuh
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Shining light
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Elen
Girl · Welsh · Short name
- Meaning
- Light, of the shining, of the sun ray
- Pronunciation
- EH-len
- Origin
- Welsh
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Wales (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Welsh form of Helen, from Greek 'helene'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Welsh, Greek
Commonly used in: Wales, United Kingdom, United States
Alternate spellings
ElenWelsh
Same spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Saint Elen
c. 4th century
Welsh saint associated with roads and dream visions.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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