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Jelena

yeh-LAY-nuh

Jelena (name) means a feminine given name, a Slavic form of Helen, meaning "light" or "shining one.". Example: “Jelena represented her country at the tournament.”

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A feminine given name, a Slavic form of Helen, meaning "light" or "shining one."

"Jelena represented her country at the tournament."

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Etymology

Borrowed from Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian Еле́на (Jeléna) and Pannonian Rusyn Єлена (Jelena), from Latin Helena, from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē). Doublet of Helen and Ellen.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Jelena

Xena pena vena Jena Lena gena Sena Dena Siena hyena arena Elena

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jelena” mean?

The word “Jelena” means a feminine given name, a Slavic form of Helen, meaning "light" or "shining one.".

How do you pronounce “Jelena”?

“Jelena” is pronounced yeh-LAY-nuh (/jɛˈleɪnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jelena” in a sentence?

Here is “Jelena” used in a sentence: “Jelena represented her country at the tournament.”

What part of speech is “Jelena”?

“Jelena” is a name.