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Elena
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Elena.
Primary meaning
Torch, light
Pronunciation: eh-leh-nah
Profile summary
Slavic form of Helen. Extremely common across all Slavic countries. Associated with St. Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. The name suggests light, brightness, and beauty. The current meaning shown for this name is Torch, light. The catalog pronunciation is listed as eh-leh-nah. Elena appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Elena is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Torch, light.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Elena is grouped as a classic girl name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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