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Name Origin

Elena is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is a variant of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was renowned for her beauty.

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Famous People

Elena Ferrante (1943-)

Novelist

  • Author of the Neapolitan Novels
  • International literary success

Elena Kagan (1960-)

Supreme Court Justice

  • First female Solicitor General of the United States
  • Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

Elena Dementieva (1981-)

Tennis Player

  • Olympic Gold Medalist (2008)
  • Former World No. 3

Elena Bonner (1923-2011)

Human Rights Activist

  • Wife of Andrei Sakharov
  • Advocate for Soviet dissidents