There are many different variations of the name Elena that are used around the world.

Elena name history. Spanish spelling of the Greek Helene made most famous by Helen of Troy. Italian and Spanish form of Helen which is from the Greek Helene meaning torch or light or selene meaning moon. From late classical times onward this word meant only pagan until it was revived in the 19th century as an ethnic term used by Greeks to refer to themselves.

The meaning origin and history of the surname Elena. Form of Helen used in various languages as well as an alternate transcription of Russian Елена see Yelena. Form of ELEANOR - light.

Elena means torch from ancient Greek helánēἑλάνη and beautiful light bright and shining from ancient Greek hēliosἥλιος sunsunlightsunshine. Another common way to spell this name is Alena or Elaina. Italian and Spanish form of Helen.

There are two possible etymologies for this name. From the female personal name Ellena or possibly an ethnic name from the Greek word Hellenas Greek. Famous real-life people named Elena.

Also form of Alexandra. Italian and Spanish form of Helen which is from the Greek Helene meaning torch or light or selene meaning moon. The Elena family name was found in the USA the UK and Canada between 1880 and 1920.

The most Elena families were found in the USA in 1920. Elena Girls name meaning origin and popularity. Elena a pan-European version of Helen has roots in Spanish Italian Slavic and Romanian among others.