Shining light or moon
Gelena is a rare variant of the Greek name Helena. It shares the same etymological roots as Helen and Jelena, symbolizing brightness and illumination. In some Slavic contexts, it is used as a softer alternative to the more common Galina or Yelena.
Less common today
Gelena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,107 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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