Eleni Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eleni Name at a Glance

Name	Eleni
Meaning	Shining light. Variant of Helen.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Eleni Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eleni means “Shining light. Variant of Helen”. 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.

Eleni Name Origin

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

Is Eleni a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Eleni

When considering Eleni 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.