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Gender: Female Pronunciation: eh-LEN-nee Origin of Eleni: Greek variation of Helen Meaning of Helen: Greek, "bright, shining light"

Eleni Origin and Meaning

The name Eleni is a girl's name of Greek origin.

Much more Old World than Elena, very common in Greece.

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Famous People Named Eleni

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Eleni Mandell, American singer-songwriter
Eleni Englert, American rower
Eleni Daniilidou, Greek tennis player
Eleni Karaindrou, Greek composer
Eleni Bakopanos, former Canadian MP from Quebec
Eleni "Elena" Paparizou, Greek-Swedish singer
Eleni of Ethiopia, empress and wife of Zara Yaqob
Eleni Kelaiditi, Greek rhythmic gymnast
Eleni Erimoude, Cypriot rhythmic gymnast
Eleni Foureira, Greek/Albanian singer: represented Cyprus in Eurovision 2018
Melina Eleni Kanakaredes, American actress

Pop Culture References for the name Eleni

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"Eleni," book by Nicholas Gage and 1985 movie adaptation

Comments

Violet_Rose Says:

2020-06-28T00:00:39

I love this name. I go to college with a girl named it and she has it pronounced like Melanie without the M, gorgeous imo

Violet_Rose Says:

2020-02-26T15:01:49

I really like this!

Reeldeel123 Says:

2018-01-05T21:17:12

This is a lovely name. It is my first Granddaughters name. Eleni Iris ❤

katinka Says:

2017-03-02T14:15:31

So light, bright and pretty. It really encapsulates its meaning - love this name!

Sandra Reyes Says:

2016-10-28T23:39:47

My 6 year old's name is Eleni I get a ton of compliments I love this name!

RoddyThlayli Says:

2016-04-01T22:29:20

So, so much prettier than Helen (and I actually like Helen).

Analia Says:

2016-04-01T22:09:14

super cute :)

Toronto87 Says:

2015-09-07T12:58:35

I love this name - just added it to my favourite's list. Three syllables is usually longer than I like for girl's names but it's visually such a short name that it doesn't feel frilly.

Yara Says:

2015-07-29T18:01:15

I love the way this name sounds. It's playful, but pretty at the same time.

headintheclouds Says:

2015-05-20T05:45:29

Absolutely lovely. IMO, Eleni is the prettiest version of Elena/Elaine/Helen/Helena etc., it sounds elegant yet also spunky and lively to me, and I love the nickname Leni for this.

SimoneKadele Says:

2015-02-15T02:23:57

This name is stunning :)

Eleni_A Says:

2015-01-21T07:56:04

Oh Wow! What a beautiful name. :) :D