What is the origin of the name Ellena?

Ellena is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Ellena?

Ellena is currently ranked #2821 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ellena?

Ellena is pronounced eh-LEH-nah.

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Ellena

eh-LEH-nah

Popularity

#2821

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,486

Peak Year

#75 in 2013

First Recorded

1888

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light'.

Nickname Watch

Ella Lena

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Ella Lena

Spelling Variations

Elena Ellen

Similar Names

Helen Eleanor Eliana

Personality Traits

BrightIntelligentBeautiful

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