♀ Name Elen

Q: What does the name Elen mean?

Elen 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'.

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Elen is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Elen come from?

Elen is a Welsh variant of Helen and a form of Ellen or Elena.

What does the name Elen mean?

Elen 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 Elen

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Variants

Ellen

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Popularity of the name Elen

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