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Name Origin

Nela is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Czech, Slovak, and Polish cultures. It is a diminutive of Helena, meaning 'light' or 'torch'.

slavicczechslovakpolishfemininediminutivehelenalighttorch

Famous People

Nela Richardson (1983-)

Actress

  • Known for her roles in television series like 'The L Word' and 'NCIS'
  • Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights