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Origin: Swedish

Meaning: Shining light, the bright one

Ellena is a girl’s name of Greek origin. This name is a derivative of the traditional Greek name Helen and translates to “shining light” or “the bright one.” With its heroic lilt, Ellena inspires visions of ancient Greek gods and warriors, giving you bedtime story fodder for years and years to come. This bright name has additional roots in Italian. It also offers an edgy alternative to its single-l sister, Elena, and easily lends itself to the chic nicknames Elle, Ellie, and Lena. Eljena, the Swedish version of Helena, may be one of the names that has led you to this lovely iteration.