Girl
Elena
“bright, shining light”
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- 89 of 100Very popular
- Nicknames
- Lena
About the name Elena
Elena is a feminine first name meaning “bright, shining light”, with roots in Greek. The name has 3 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Lena.
Frequently asked about Elena
- What does the name Elena mean?
- The first name Elena means “bright, shining light”.
- Where does the name Elena come from?
- Elena has its roots in Greek.
- Is Elena a girls' or boys' name?
- Elena is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
- How popular is Elena?
- Elena is one of the very popular first names.
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