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Elen

EH-len

Popularity

#9069

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

401

Peak Year

#17 in 2022

First Recorded

1911

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Elen is a Welsh name, a form of Helen, meaning "light" or "torch."

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Elen Degeneres

    American comedian and television host

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

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