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Eleni
Shining (Greek form of Helen)
Origin
Greek
Used in
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Origin and meaning of Eleni
Eleni is the modern Greek form of Elena, from ancient Greek Helénē, traditionally read as 'shining, radiant' and perhaps tied to the root for 'light, torch'. A name of great classical charm, it recalls the mythical Helen and many Byzantine saints. It is among the most common and beloved girls' names in Greece and Cyprus, while the wider world mostly uses Helen, Elena and Hélène.
Variants around the world
How Eleni sounds in other languages.
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