JELENA  (yay-LAY-nuh)

Gender: F
Origin: Russian variation of HELEN

Pretty, but in this country it might simplify a child's life to use Helena or Elena.

Variations:
Galina, Yelena

Jelena is being discussed in our message boards:

• Unexpected, soft, and pretty girl names?
• The ABC's of Names I Love

Read Nameberry blog posts about Jelena:

• RUSSIAN GIRLS' NAMES
• RUSSIAN BABY NAMES