♀ Name Eleni

Q: What does the name Eleni mean?

Eleni 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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Eleni is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Eleni come from?

Eleni is a modern Greek variant of the Greek name Helen.

What does the name Eleni mean?

Eleni 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 Eleni

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Variants

Elenie Elleni Ellenie Elleny

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Popularity of the name Eleni

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