At a Glance: Name: Yelena – Meaning: torch, or shining light (traditional gloss of Helen, the Greek origin is uncertain) – Origin: Russian form of Greek Helene – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: yeh-LEH-nah
Yelena is a Russian form of Greek Helene girl's name meaning “torch, or shining light (traditional gloss of Helen, the Greek origin is uncertain)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Yelena
Meaning: Torch, or shining light (traditional gloss of Helen, the Greek origin is uncertain).
Origin: Russian form of Greek Helene.
How to Pronounce Yelena
Phonetic: yeh-LEH-nah IPA: /jɪˈlɛnə/
Popularity of Yelena
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1961–2024.
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