girl · russian
Yelena
say it yeh-lyeh-nah
What Yelena means
- Russian torch, shining light; Russian form of Helen debated Greek myth and Christian saint: Helen of Troy in Greek myth; Saint Helena, mother of Constantine
How popular it is
Its use is steady over the last ten years.
- no. 632 in France (2019)
- no. 2027 in the US (2024)
In the United States it was most popular around 2020.
Other forms
Names with a similar meaning
Clara Ellie Elena Lucy Lena Eleanor Ayla Phoebe Zara Helena Lucia Elina
Yelena in stories
- Black Widow: Yelena Belova, Natasha's sister spy