What is the origin of the name Elleni?

Elleni is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Elleni?

Elleni is currently ranked #9074 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Elleni?

Elleni is pronounced el-LEN-ee.

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Elleni

el-LEN-ee

Popularity

#9074

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

Peak Year

#11 in 2024

First Recorded

1979

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. It has Greek origins.

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Ella Ellie Lena

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Ella Ellie Lena

Spelling Variations

Heleni Eleni Ellen

Similar Names

Elena Eleanor Helen Alana

Personality Traits

BrightKindIntelligentGraceful

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