Elena is a popular female given name of Greek origin, which means "bright" or "shining". It is a variant of the name Helen, which was borne by the mythological figure of Helen of Troy, known for her beauty and the Trojan War. The name Elena has been used in various cultures and languages, including Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Bulgarian, and has been a popular name choice for centuries. It is a timeless and elegant name that has stood the test of time and continues to be a popular choice for parents today.
Elena rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
Nicknames for Elena
| Lena | LEE-nuh | A shortened version of the name Elena. |
| Ellie | EL-ee | A nickname that sounds similar to the beginning of Elena. |
| Elle | EL | A shorter version of the name Elena. |
| Ella | EL-uh | A nickname that sounds similar to the beginning of Elena. |
| Lenny | LEN-ee | A cute and unique nickname for Elena. |
| Nena | NEE-nuh | A nickname that means 'little girl' in Spanish. |
| Leni | LEH-nee | A shortened version of the name Elena. |
| Lainey | LAY-nee | A nickname that sounds similar to the beginning of Elena. |
| Eleni | EL-eh-nee | A Greek nickname for Elena. |
| Elenita | EL-eh-NEE-tuh | A Spanish nickname for Elena that means 'little Elena'. |
Famous people named Elena
| Elena Delle Donne | Basketball Player | WNBA MVP and Olympic Gold Medalist |
| Elena Ferrante | Author | Bestselling author of the Neapolitan Novels |
| Elena Gilbert | Fictional Character | Protagonist of the TV series 'The Vampire Diaries |
| Elena Kagan | Supreme Court Justice | Appointed to the US Supreme Court in 2010 |
| Elena Vesnina | Tennis Player | Winner of three Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles |
| Elena Anaya | Actress | Starred in Pedro Almodóvar's 'The Skin I Live In |
| Elena Baltacha | Tennis Player | Former British No. 1 tennis player |
| Elena Paparizou | Singer | Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 |
| Elena Satine | Actress | Appeared in TV series 'Revenge' and 'The Gifted |
| Elena Verdugo | Actress | Starred in TV series 'Marcus Welby, M.D. |