The name means shining light Nicknames of the name elena are lena, lennie, ella, ellie, nellie, or nena (less common) The name elena is a girl's name of spanish, italian, greek origin meaning bright, shining light It's more international than ellen or eleanor, but still accessible. What is the meaning of the name elena Discover the origin, popularity, elena name meaning, and names related to elena with mama natural’s fantastic baby names guide.
Form of helen used in various languages, as well as an alternate transcription of russian елена (see yelena) Elena is of greek origin, derived from helene, meaning “torch” or “light.” it has been used widely in spanish, italian, slavic, and greek cultures The name gained global popularity due to its melodic beauty and international appeal, with historical ties to queens, saints, and literary figures. The name also has links with the greek ‘selene,’ which means moon. Learn about the name elena including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more. Complete 2021 information on the meaning of elena, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby girl name.
