| Meaning | bright, beautiful |
| Origin | Greek, Irish, Slavic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-le-na |
About Alena
Graceful and luminous, this name possesses an international sophistication that travels well across borders. The smooth, flowing syllables create a musical quality that's both memorable and pleasing. It carries an elegant simplicity that requires no explanation yet commands attention. The name works beautifully in multilingual families, maintaining its beauty across various pronunciations. There's a refined quality that suggests intelligence and poise without seeming formal or stiff. It has gained modern recognition while maintaining a sense of timelessness that prevents it from feeling trendy. The three-syllable structure provides substance and presence without being cumbersome. Parents appreciate its balance between being uncommon enough to be special yet recognizable enough to be accessible. It coordinates well with both traditional and contemporary middle names. The name embodies a quiet confidence and understated elegance that grows more beautiful with familiarity and time.
Nicknames for Alena
| Al |
| Ali |
| Lena |
| Leni |
Famous People Named Alena
| Alena Kostornaia | Russian figure skater |
| Alena Zavarzina | Russian snowboarder |
| Alena Seredova | Czech model and actress |
| Alena Shishkova | Russian model |
| Alena Vinnitskaya | Ukrainian singer |
| Alena Lebedeva | Russian volleyball player |
| Alena Kolesnichenko | Ukrainian synchronized swimmer |
| Alena Sviridova | Russian singer-songwriter |
| Alena Gerber | German model and television host |
| Alena Gavrilova | Belarusian biathlete |
| Alena Murgatroyd | British-born American dancer |
| Alena Tsapok | Ukrainian footballer |
| Alena Hlushchenko | Ukrainian cross-country skier |
| Alena Nazarova | Russian speed skater |
| Alena Zavarotnaya | Russian actress |
| Alena Leonova | Russian figure skater |
| Alena Blohm | German model |
| Alena Osipenko | Russian canoer |
| Alena Zsoltova | Slovak volleyball player |
| Alena Radionova | Russian figure skater |
Characters Named Alena
| Alena Starkova | Character in the novel "Doctor Zhivago" by Boris Pasternak |
| Alena Ivanova | Character in the film "The Manchurian Candidate" |
| Alena Timofeeva | Character in the TV series "The Americans" |
| Alena Yudina | Character in the film "The Fool" |
| Alena Nastase | Character in the video game "Mafia III" |