Elina

EH-lee-nuh; eh-LEE-nuh

Spanish, Italian, German, Greek, and English variation of Helen

"bright, shining light"

Updated Mon Sep 02 2024

Elina Origin and Meaning

The name Elina is a girl's name meaning "bright, shining light".

Elina is one of the many variations of mother name Helen to make the US Top 1000 list, and is given to around 300 girls each year. While it might blend in among the Helenas, Elenas, and Alinas, it might be a good way to go if you want the eh-lee-nuh pronunciation or the potential for nicknames Elle, Ellie, or Ella.

Popular in Switzerland, Azerbaijan, Latvia, and Armenia, Elina is an international name that can also be spelled with various accents, depending on where it is used. Elīna is most often seen in Latvia, while Élina is sometimes used in France.

# 874 in the US

Elina Rank in US Top 1000

# 851 on Nameberry

Elina Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Elina Popularity

874US2023
851Nameberry2024
787Future2028
752England2021
54Germany2023
99Sweden2021
47Denmark2023
22Switzerland2023
43Austria2023
78Hungary2023
89Slovenia2019

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Famous People Named Elina

Elina Mykhaylivna SvitolinaUkrainian tennis player
Elina KettunenFinnish figure skater
Elina DanielianArmenian chess grandmaster
Elina SaloFinnish actress
Elina BornEstonian singer
Elina BystritskayaRussian actress
Elina SiiralaFinnish singer of metal bands EnkElination and Leaves' Eyes
Elina González Acha de Correa MoralesArgentine educator, scientist and feminist
Elina IvanovaAmerican model ("America's Next Top Model Cycle 11")
Elina MadisonAmerican actress
Elina LöwensohnRomanian actress

Elina ValievaGeorgian rhythmic gymnast
Elina NechayevaEstonian singer of Russian descent

Elina in Pop Culture

"Elina: As If I Wasn't There" Swedish Film
Elinamain character in animated series "Barbie: Fairytopia"
Elinaa genus of the butterfly family Nymphalidae