Elena
ee-LAY-nah
Popularity
#45
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
103,247
Peak Year
#4,567 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Spanish and Italian form of Helen, derived from Greek *Helene*, meaning 'torch' or 'light,' symbolizing beauty and radiance.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Elena Ferrante
Italian novelist
Elena Kagan
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
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