Girl name guide

Elena name meaning, origin and style

Elena name meaning: torch; shining light. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Choosing Elena

A luminous international choice whose pronunciation can vary gracefully by language.

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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