At a Glance
- Meaning
- Shining light (disputed)
- Origin
- Greek/Old French (variant of Elaine)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- uh-LAY-nuh
Elaina is a Greek/Old French (variant of Elaine) girl's name meaning “shining light (disputed)”.
Meaning & Origin of Elaina
Meaning: Shining light (disputed).
Origin: Greek/Old French (variant of Elaine).
A common claim: shining light, as a form of Helena Actually: The 'shining light/Helena' link is the traditional explanation, but etymologists have also proposed a Welsh 'young deer' origin for Elaine (and thus Elaina), so it isn't as settled as commonly presented.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Elaina
uh-LAY-nuhIPA /əˈleɪnə/
