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Yelena

Yelena meaning “shining light,” is a girl’s name of Russian origin. This name derives from the Greek name Helena, which shares the same meaning. For Marvel fanatics, you might’ve recognized this name from the adoptive sister of Natasha Romanov, Yelena Belova, in Black Widow. This name can also be found in the popular anime manga, Attack on Titan with the leader of the Anti-Marleyan Volunteers. Whether you want to honor baby’s Russian heritage, show your love for Marvel, or even anime, this is the name for you.
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Meaning

Shinning light

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Pronunciation

yeh-LEH-nah

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Graceful
  • Intelligent
  • Charming

Compatibility

Yelena pairs well with classic or elegant names for siblings. It also works beautifully as a middle name to add sophistication to a first name. Culturally, Yelena fits well with Russian or Slavic heritage names, creating a cohesive and elegant naming style.

Elegant Graceful Intelligent Charming

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Yelena Isinbayeva

Yelena Isinbayeva

Athlete

Born: June 3, 1982 · Volgograd, Russia

Portrait of Yelena Bonner

Yelena Bonner

Activist

Born: February 15, 1923 · Merv, Turkmen SSR

Portrait of Yelena Shushunova

Yelena Shushunova

Athlete

Born: October 23, 1969 · Leningrad, Soviet Union

Portrait of Yelena Dementieva

Yelena Dementieva

Athlete

Born: October 15, 1981 · Moscow, Russia

Portrait of Yelena Gagarina

Yelena Gagarina

Leader

Born: March 9, 1963 · Moscow, Russia

Portrait of Yelena Välbe

Yelena Välbe

Athlete

Born: April 20, 1968 · Magadan, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

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Honey, all sweetness
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God is my fortune
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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Yelena Original form
  • Елена Russian
  • Jelena Czech
  • Helena Spanish
  • イリーナ Japanese
  • Arabic
  • Korean
  • Chinese
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • ييلينا (Yelena) Arabic
  • 예레나 (Yelena) Korean
  • 叶连娜 (Yèliánnà) Chinese
  • ელენა (Elena) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yelena

What does Yelena mean?
Shinning light
What is the origin of Yelena?
Yelena has Russian origins.
Is Yelena popular?
Yelena has been viewed 111 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Yelena?
Similar names include Pamela, Gadiel, Nora, Isha, Leontyne.
How do you pronounce Yelena?
Yelena is pronounced yeh-LEH-nah.

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