Elna

Scandinavian diminutive of Helena or Elena, Greek

"shining light; torch"

Elna Origin and Meaning

The name Elna is a girl's name of Greek, Scandinavian origin meaning "shining light; torch".

A short, succinct short form of the classic Helen and Helena along with the international variant, Elena, Elna was a popular choice in the 19th and early 20th century in the US, but has since fallen out of favor. Familiar in Spain, notably in Catalonia, and in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, it may make an intriguing, vintage alternative to other El- names.

Elna Rank in US Top 1000

# 900 in the US

Famous People Named Elna

• Elna Baker storyteller, actor, and author of The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance (a memoir).