What is the origin of the name Eleny?

Eleny is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Eleny?

Eleny is currently ranked #6685 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Eleny?

Eleny is pronounced eh-LEH-nee.

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Eleny

eh-LEH-nee

Popularity

#6685

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

326

Peak Year

#23 in 2016

First Recorded

1995

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Possibly a variant of Eleni, the modern Greek form of Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light'.

Nickname Watch

Elle Lena

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Nicknames

Elle Lena

Spelling Variations

Eleni Helene Helen

Similar Names

Elena Eleanor Elowen Eira

Personality Traits

BrightBeautifulIntelligentKind

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