♀ Name Éléna – bright

Origin:	French, Greek
Meaning:	torch, beautiful, light, bright, shining, moon
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Éléna is a French form of Elena or Helen, both of which have Greek roots. The name is associated with meanings such as “torch,” “beautiful,” “light,” “bright,” and “shining.”

Where does the name Éléna come from?

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

What does the name Éléna mean?

Éléna means “torch” and “beautiful,” “light,” “bright,” and “shining.” The name is also derived from ancient Greek “selēnē” (σελήνη) meaning “moon”.

Word composition

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

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Author: Jelka Batteiger

Last updated: 3/30/2026