God's light
Pronunciation: YEH-lee-nuh
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Jelena is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God's light". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: YEH-lee-nuh. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ἰέλενα
ἡ Ἰέλενα
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
YEH-lee-nuh
IPA
/jəˈliːnə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Born in Serbia in 1854, Jelena was the name of a famous poet and novelist. The name Jelena carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
19th century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Jelena
feminine given name derived from Hebrew and Greek roots, meaning 'light' or 'shining one'
יְלֶנָה
מְשֶׁנֶת מִשְׁפָּחָה
Ἰέλενα
ἡ Ἰέλενα
Jelena
nomen femininum significans
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