What is the origin of the name Alena?

Alena is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Alena?

Alena is currently ranked #749 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alena?

Alena is pronounced ah-LAY-nah.

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Alena

ah-LAY-nah

Popularity

#749

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

15,613

Peak Year

#499 in 2015

First Recorded

1891

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Helen, from the Greek 'Helene', meaning 'torch' or 'light'. Also considered a Slavic name meaning 'bright'.

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Al Lena Ally

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Al Lena Ally

Spelling Variations

Elena Alina Helena

Similar Names

Adriana Aurelia Anastasia Ariana

Personality Traits

IntelligentKindCompassionateCreative

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