Elen Name Meaning
The name Elen comes from Welsh roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Elen below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Elen Name Meaning
Welsh form of HELEN. This was the name of a 4th-century Welsh saint. It also appears in the Mabinogion, a collection of tales from Welsh myth, belonging to a woman who built the roads in Wales.
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What does the name Elen mean?
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