Elene

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Pronounced eh-LEH-neh /ɛˈlɛ.nɛ/Medium

Meaning: A Georgian/Greek form of Helen — from the Greek, 'a torch; light; the bright/shining one'Low

In 30 seconds: Light; the bright one; a torch: Elene is a form of Helen. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-LEH-neh').

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Origin LowGreek, Georgian

MeaningA Georgian/Greek form of Helen — from the Greek, 'a torch; light; the bright/shining one'

U.S. rank (2025)#8001 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,274

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elene is a Georgian/Greek form of Helen — from the Greek, 'a torch; light; the bright/shining one'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-LEH-neh'; nickname Lena).

In the U.S. it appears in Georgian and Greek families. Rare, light-and-a-torch at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Helen comes from the Greek, 'a torch; light; the bright one' — Elene is the Georgian/Greek form, lyrical and classic (said 'eh-LEH-neh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Elene — form of Helen

Variations

HelenElenaEleni

Nicknames

Lena

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Elena— a fellow Helen-rooted girls' name

Helene— a sound-neighbor Helen form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elene mean?

Elene is a Georgian/Greek form of Helen — Greek 'a torch; light; the bright one'.

How do you pronounce Elene?

It's said eh-LEH-neh /ɛˈlɛ.nɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elene a boy or girl name?

Elene is a girl's name.

How popular is Elene?

Elene is a very rare name in the U.S.