Jelena

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Jelena Pronunciation

Jelena is pronounced yeh-LEH-nah /jɛˈlɛ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Slavic form of Helen — Greek, 'light, torch; bright'High

In 30 seconds: Light, in soft Slavic: Jelena is the Serbian and Croatian Helen — 'torch, bright'. Elegant, melodic, and luminous.

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Origin HighGreek, Slavic

MeaningSlavic form of Helen — Greek, 'light, torch; bright'

U.S. rank (2024)#4405 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,607

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Jelena is a Slavic form of Helen — from Greek, 'light, torch; bright'. A graceful, melodic name across Serbia, Croatia, and Russia, it carries the radiance of its ancient root.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Jelena is the Slavic form of Helen, from Greek for 'light, torch' — borne by tennis stars and queens across the Balkans; graceful and luminous.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Jelena — etymology

Variations

HelenaElenaYelena

Nicknames

LenaJela

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If you like Jelena…

Helena— the Greek/English form

Elena— a fellow soft form

Yelena— the Russian form

Milena— a companion Slavic name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jelena?

Jelena is pronounced yeh-LEH-nah (/jɛˈlɛ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Jelena said aloud.

How do you say Jelena?

Jelena is said yeh-LEH-nah (/jɛˈlɛ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Jelena said aloud.

What does the name Jelena mean?

Jelena is the Slavic Helen, Greek for 'light, torch'.

Is Jelena a boy or girl name?

Jelena is a girl's name.

How popular is Jelena?

Jelena is a rare name in the U.S.