Elena
eh-LAY-nuh
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Shining light
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Helena
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Bright, shining light, torch
- Pronunciation
- hel-AY-nah
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Common in United Kingdom (2025)
Latinized form of Helen, from Greek 'helene' meaning torch or bright shining light.
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
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Languages in use: Greek, Latin
Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Western Europe, United States
Alternate spellings
HelenEnglish
English form.
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