Elena

The name Elena is a female given name. It is pronounced [ el-"uh"-n"uh", "uh"-ley-n"uh"; "Italian" e-le-nah ].
It is a variation of Helen, which dates to the 12th century. Elena is a Greek moniker that signifies "radiant, gleaming light." This is a lovely name that is frequently connected with brilliance, loveliness, and elegance. "Elena" was among the most popular female names given to girls in Russia in 2004, and third most popular in North Macedonia in 2006. This name was ranked #53 on the US Popular Names in 2021. Notable people who have the name include Elena Kagan, a politician in the United States.
Hurricane Elena went across the Gulf Coast of the United States in late August/early September 1985. The name "Elena" was then retired and replaced by "Erika".