Elena or Ellena?
Two spellings, side by side.
Elena and Ellena are two spellings of the same sound. Elena is listed with the meaning "Elena is the Spanish, Italian and Slavic form of Helen, from the Greek, often explained as 'torch' or 'light'" and Ellena with "Variant of helen. means light or most beautiful woman; variation of helen, shining light the bright one". Elena is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Elena | Ellena |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Elena is the Spanish, Italian and Slavic form of Helen, from the Greek, often explained as 'torch' or 'light'. | Variant of helen. means light or most beautiful woman; variation of helen, shining light the bright one |
| Origin | Spanish | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | E-le-na | El-le-na |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Elena and Ellena
Is Elena or Ellena more common?
Elena is more often searched and saved on this site; Ellena is also used.
Do Elena and Ellena mean the same?
Elena: "Elena is the Spanish, Italian and Slavic form of Helen, from the Greek, often explained as 'torch' or 'light'". Ellena: "Variant of helen. means light or most beautiful woman; variation of helen, shining light the bright one".
How do you say Elena?
In parts: E-le-na. Ellena is said the same way.
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