👧 Elena — Name Meaning & Origin

Elena

“Torch; Bright light (Елена)”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginGreek, International
ReligionChristian
Used inRussia, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Malta, Monaco, Andorra, San Marino, Moldova, Belarus, United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Mexico, Colombia, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters5 · starts with E
Popularity★★★★☆

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Elena?

Elena means "Torch; Bright light (Елена)" (Greek, International origin).

Is Elena a boy or girl name?

Elena is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Elena from?

Elena is used as a Christian name in Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Malta, Monaco, Andorra, San Marino, Moldova, Belarus, United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Mexico, Colombia, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong.

What is the lucky number for Elena?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Elena adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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