Message: "The name Elena- what does it mean?"

The name Elena- what does it mean?

by elena_iamthestarligh (guest)

8/7/2005, 7:16 AM

Elena (girl's name of course) has various origins and various meanings based on the country it is from. For example, I have seen Elena listed as meaning "light," "eternal light," "bright," or "defender of mankind," even "warlike". What do YOU think Elena means?

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- Chrisell

8/7/2005, 8:14 AM

Elena is a cognate of Helen - click on the Helen hyperlink for the meaning and origins as researched by the owner of this site.

♦ Chrisell ♦

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.

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