Alena is the German, Czech, Belarusian, and Slavic form of the Helen. It means “light, torch” or “moon”. Alena has been popular since the 1980s and its popularity continues to rise as of 2020. Alena is a nice twist on vintage classics Helen and Elena.
Meaning of the Name Alena
Alena is a baby girl’s name of German, Czech, Belarusian, and Slavic origin. Alena comes from the Greek name Helen which means either “light, torch” or “moon”.
Alena is associated with light and the moon. Light is a common symbol of protection, healing, inspiration, creativity, and brilliance. The moon is often associated with feminine power, strong emotions, and healing.
Nicknames for Alena
Alena evokes feelings of beauty and inner strength. If you're looking for a nickname for the Alena in your life, we've got a list of fun options like “Ali” or “Lena.” However, feel free to come up with a nickname that's unique to their individual personality.
Alena Name Details
Style: Traditional
Gender: Alena is traditionally considered to be a girls name.
Pronunciation: A-leh-na (Czech, Slovak)
Syllables: Three
Alternative Spellings for Alena
Alena Name Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, Alena is a popular baby girl’s name. Alena has been in the top 1000 baby names list since 1980. It peaked at #596 in 2015.
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Related Names for Alena
Great Middle Names for Alena and Their Meanings
- Serena (tranquil, serene)
- Natalia (birthday)
- Hyacinth (blue larkspur, precious stone)
- Remi (oarsman)
- Sylvie (from the forest)
- Miriam (drop of the sea, bitter, beloved)
- Caroline (free man)
- Emily (rival)
Famous People Named Alena
- Alena Popchanka (Belarusian-French Olympic swimmer)
- Alena Seredova (Czech actress and model)
- Alena Vrzanova (Czech figure skater)
- Alena Polenska (Czech ice hockey player)
- Alena Igorevna Zavarzina (Russian snowboarder)
Alena in Popular Culture
- Tsarevna Alena (video game, “Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen”)
- Alena (television, “Encantadia”)
- Alena (television, “Heroes”)
- Alena (comics, “Gold Digger”)
- Teresa Alena (video games, “BattleTech”)
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