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Elain

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Popularity

#15903

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

260

Peak Year

#11 in 1947

First Recorded

1918

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Elain is a variant spelling of Elaine, a French form of Helen, derived from the Greek Helene, meaning 'torch' or 'light'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Elaine Paige

    English singer and actress

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Personality Traits

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