Elena Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elena Name at a Glance

Name	Elena
Meaning	Shining light, or bright one. A variant of the Greek Helen.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Elena Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elena means “Shining light, or bright one. A variant of the Greek 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.

Elena Name Origin

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

Is Elena a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Elena

When considering Elena 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.