Bright, shining light
A variant of Elena or Ellen, ultimately derived from the Greek name Helene. It signifies a radiant or shining light and has been used across various European cultures in different phonetic forms.
Less common today
Ellena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,411 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the gothic novel 'The Italian' · The Italian by Ann Radcliffe
A character in the video game 'The Legend of Dragoon' · The Legend of Dragoon
