♀ Name Yelena

Q: What does the name Yelena mean?

Yelena 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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Yelena is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Yelena come from?

Yelena is a Russian name of Greek origin (from Helen).

What does the name Yelena mean?

Yelena 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 Yelena

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Popularity of the name Yelena

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