Ella
Diminutive
Often associated with light or brightness
Girl
Elena
Traditionally associated with light
Meaning
Elena is a feminine form of Helen used in Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Greek, Russian, and many other languages. Helen's deeper etymology is uncertain, although the name has traditionally been associated with light, brightness, or a shining torch. Elena has a long history in European naming traditions and is borne by historical and religious figures, including Saint Helena's namesakes in several Christian cultures. Its flowing pronunciation and international familiarity make it an enduring choice.
Origin & Background
The name Elena is associated with Greek, Greek, through Helen, Spanish, Italian.
Cultural / Religious associations
Pronunciation
eh-LAY-nuh
/əˈleɪnə/
Numerology
Pythagorean
1
Chaldean
1
Lucky Number
1
Name Style
Variations
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