What Does the Name Elena Mean
The name Elena comes from Italian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Elena below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Elena Name Meaning
Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovak, Lithuanian, Russian, German, Medieval SlavicCognate of HELEN, and a variant transcription of Russian YELENA.
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What does the name Elena mean?
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Is Elena a boy or girl name?
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