Alena Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alena Name at a Glance

Name	Alena
Meaning	Russian form of Helen: light. Diminutive of Adelina: of the nobility. Noble.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alena Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alena means “Russian form of Helen: light. Diminutive of Adelina: of the nobility. Noble”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alena Name Origin

Our database records Alena under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alena a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alena is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alena

When considering Alena for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.