Meaning: Bright, shining light; torch
Origin: Spanish, Italian, and Romanian form of Helen — from Greek helene (torch, bright light)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Finland: #192
Total: 3,248
History: Elena surged in the 2000s as an international name that fits Finnish phonetics perfectly. The name crosses Finnish, Russian, Spanish, and Italian cultures — all present in modern Finland. Elena represents the increasingly multicultural Finnish naming landscape.
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