Name Élena Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Élena

Élena is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Élena?

Élena is a variant of the name Helen, which is of Greek origin.

What does the name Élena mean?

Élena means “torch” (from ancient Greek “helénē/ἑλένη”) and “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” and “shining” (from ancient Greek “hēlios/ἥλιος” = sun/sunlight/sunshine). The name is as well derived from ancient Greek “selēnē/σελήνη” meaning “moon”.

Pronunciation of Élena

Variants of the name Élena