Alena

Meaning & origin

The female first name Alena comes from the Slavic region and means "the Radiant" or "the Bright". It is a shortened form of the name Helena and therefore also has the meaning "the Sunny". Alena is popular in various countries such as Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia and is often used as a nickname for the names Alenka or Alenushka. The meaning of the name is reflected in the personality of the bearer, who is often described as radiant, lively, and optimistic.

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Famous people with the first name Alena

• Alena Shishkova Person
• Alena Kostornaia Russian figure skater
• Alena Šeredová Czech model and actress
• Alena Antalová Person

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