| Meaning | bright, shining light |
| Origin | Greek, Italian, Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | El-le-na |
About Ellena
When it comes to baby girl names that encapsulate grace and luminosity, Ellena stands out as a timeless choice. This name, with roots in various cultures including Greek and Italian, carries a profound meaning of "light" and "bright." Just as light brings warmth and positivity to the world, the name Ellena imparts a sense of brilliance and beauty to the one who bears it.
In a world filled with names that reflect diverse trends and influences, Ellena maintains its classic elegance. Its variations, such as Elena and Alena, add versatility while retaining the name's essence. Parents seeking a name that exudes both simplicity and sophistication often find themselves drawn to Ellena.
From historical figures to fictional characters, the name Ellena has graced the lives of many remarkable women. Its popularity is a testament to its enduring charm and universal appeal. Whether you choose to call her Ellie, Ella, or Lena for short, a girl named Ellena is destined to shine brightly, casting her unique light upon the world from the moment she arrives.
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" |