♀ Name Eléna – light

Origin:	French, Greek
Meaning:	torch, beautiful, light, bright, shining, moon
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Eléna is a French form of Elena or Helen with Greek roots. Its meanings are connected to light, the sun, the moon, and the torch.

Where does the name Eléna come from?

Eléna is a French form of the names Elena or Helen, which are of Greek origin.

What does the name Eléna mean?

Eléna means “torch,” and “beautiful”, “light,” “bright,” and “shining,” as well as “moon.” The name is also derived from Ancient Greek “hēlios” (ἥλιος) meaning “sun,” “sunlight,” “sunshine.”

Word composition

• Ancient Greek “helénē” (ἑλένη) = torch, beautiful, light, bright, shining
• Ancient Greek “hēlios” (ἥλιος) = sun, sunlight, sunshine
• Ancient Greek “selēnē” (σελήνη) = moon

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Last updated: 4/13/2026