Nelya
English, diminutive of Helen, Eleanor, et al: "bright, shining one"
"bright, shining one"
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Updated Tue Feb 03 2026
Nelya Origin and Meaning
Variation of Nell
Popularity of the name Nelya
- 99France2021
Famous People Named Nelya
- Nelya MustafinaRussian gymnast
- Nelya Ihorivna ShtepaUkrainian politician
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