| Meaning | bright, shining light |
| Origin | Greek, Italian, Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | El-le-na |
About Ellena
Picture a name that combines classic elegance with gentle femininity—this is precisely what you'll find here. The double 'l' adds visual interest to the traditional form, creating subtle distinction while maintaining familiar comfort. This choice offers timeless appeal that transcends passing trends, ensuring it won't feel dated as years progress. The name carries literary and romantic associations, suggesting refinement and grace. Its three-syllable structure provides a natural rhythm that pairs well with various surname styles. Parents who appreciate traditional values with a slight contemporary twist will find this option particularly appealing, as it honors heritage while asserting individual identity.
Nicknames for Ellena
| Elle |
| Lena |
| Ellie |
| Nell |
| Lenie |
Famous People Named Ellena
| Ellena Woods | British Olympic swimmer |
| Ellena Rosenthal | American jazz vocalist |
| Ellena Soule | American professional cyclist |
| Ellena Whitfield | Australian actress |
| Ellena Teo | Singaporean fashion designer |
| Ellena Kattenberg | Dutch field hockey player |
| Ellena Berg | Swedish singer |
| Ellena Z. Farrow | American poet and writer |
| Ellena Popova | Russian figure skater |
| Ellena Giuditta | Italian opera singer |
| Ellena van Tonder | South African beauty queen |
| Ellena Prynn | British musician |
| Ellena Yada | American model and actress |
| Ellena Papaioannou | Greek basketball player |
| Ellena Redaelli | Italian Paralympic athlete |
| Ellena Scolaro | Australian fashion designer |
| Ellena Duse | Italian actress |
| Ellena Firth | British artist |
| Ellena Tsou | Taiwanese actress |
| Ellena Rutherford | American singer-songwriter |
Characters Named Ellena
| Ellena Ivanovna | Character in Leo Tolstoy's novel "War and Peace" |
| Ellena Rosalind | Character in the novel "The Italian" by Ann Radcliffe |
| Ellena Banner | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Ellena Middleton | Character in the novel "Ellena" by Rosalind Laker |
| Ellena Gillyflower | Character in the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Ellena D'Angeli | Character in the video game "The Elder Scrolls Online" |
| Ellena Sturmbald | Character in the video game "World of Warcraft" |
| Ellena Carstairs | Character in the novel "The Duke's Children" by Anthony Trollope |
| Ellena Chronis | Character in the TV series "The Heights" |