Elena a pan-European version of Helen has roots in Spanish Italian Slavic and Romanian among others.

Helen elena meaning. Her abduction by Paris brought about the Trojan War. The name Eleni has a long and interesting history as it dates back to the antiquity. There are many different variations of the name Elena that are used around the world.

Originally a variant of Helen but now more closely associated with Eleanor. What is the meaning of the name Elena. English form of the Greek Ἑλένη Helene probably from Greek ἑλένη helene meaning torch or corposant or possibly related to σελήνη selene meaning moon.

Nell is a pet form. Means light or light bearer and carries overtones of shining and associations with beauty. First used as an independent name in the 16th century.

In Greek mythology Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda whose kidnapping by Paris was the cause of the Trojan War. From the name Helen. Perhaps this happened because Helen of Troy the most famous Eleni in Ancient Greece was described by Homer as an amazingly beautiful and glorious.

This name is mostly being used as a girls name. Elena a pan-European version of Helen has roots in Spanish Italian Slavic and Romanian among others. Is ancient name which meaning is light rays of light sun and moon light.

Elena se muda a Londres para trabajarHelen is moving to London for work. The dedication is dated to 26th December 1659. The name Elena is a girls name of Spanish Italian Greek origin meaning bright shining light.