name
Elena
eh-LEH-nah
/ɛˈlɛnɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
elena
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Aromanian/Vlach (Balkans); from Greek Helene
- Meaning
- torch, bright light; associated with Helen of Troy; one of the most common female names across all Balkan communities
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Eleni, Helene
Common mispronunciations
Saying eh-LEE-nah; in Aromanian and Romanian usage 'le' has a short 'eh', not 'ee'
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables; stress on the second 'le' = 'leh'; 'e' at the start is a short open 'eh'
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