Elena is a popular female given name of Greek origin. The name means "shining light". Nicknames of the name Elena are Lena, Lennie, Ella, Ellie, Nellie, or Nena (less common). [1]

Nov 2, 2025 · The name Elena is a girl's name of Spanish, Italian, Greek origin meaning "bright, shining light". Elena is at its most popular point ever in the US, thanks to its cross-cultural …

Dec 1, 2024 · Form of Helen used in various languages, as well as an alternate transcription of Russian Елена (see Yelena). Name Days?

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1 day ago · Born in Catiña, then capital of Montenegro, Elena’s father was King Nicholas I of Montenegro and his wife Milena Vukotic, who belonged to the most important family of …

Elena is of Greek origin, derived from Helene, meaning “torch” or “light.” It has been used widely in Spanish, Italian, Slavic, and Greek cultures. The name gained global popularity due to its …

4 days ago · Elena Rybakina won the 2025 WTA Finals title, beating US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final and New York semifinalist Jessica Pegula in the semis.