Shining light or torch
Elene is a classic variation of Helen, derived from the Greek word 'helene'. It has been used across various European cultures, notably in Georgia and medieval England, to signify brightness and radiance.
Less common today
Elene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,868 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Georgian film director
Olympic figure skater
Renowned 20th-century Georgian painter
