What is the origin of the name Yalena?

Yalena is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Yalena?

Yalena is currently ranked #10205 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Yalena?

Yalena is pronounced yah-LAY-nah.

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Yalena

yah-LAY-nah

Popularity

#10205

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

211

Peak Year

#15 in 2016

First Recorded

2001

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Elena, which is a form of Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light' in Greek.

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Lena Yala

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Lena Yala

Spelling Variations

Elena Helena Yelena

Similar Names

Alana Milena Ariana Selena Iliana

Personality Traits

BrightIntelligentBeautifulKind

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