Bright, shining light or beloved
Elna is primarily a Scandinavian diminutive of Helena, though it also emerged as a contracted form of Eleonora. It shares the same etymological roots as Helen, signifying radiance and light, and was particularly popular in Sweden and Denmark in the late 19th century.
Less common today
Elna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,980 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Danish sculptor known for her work 'The Laughing Faun'
Swedish figure skater who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics