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Elen

Elen is a feminine given name used in several European languages, most prominently in Wales where it stands as a distinct spelling of the names Helen or Ellen. The form is also found in other regions in related variants that reflect the same root across Romance and Slavic language areas, such as Elena and Helena.

Etymology: The given name ultimately traces to the Greek Helene (Helena), the classical form associated with

Usage and variations: In Welsh-speaking communities, Elen remains a familiar name with historic resonance. Across Europe,

See also: Ellen, Elena, Helen, Helena.

Helen
of
Troy.
In
common
interpretation,
Helene
is
linked
to
light
or
brightness,
with
meanings
such
as
"bright
one"
or
"torch"
appearing
in
various
name
dictionaries.
related
spellings
such
as
Elena,
Elene,
and
Helena
reflect
local
orthography
and
pronunciation.
In
modern
times,
Elen
is
used
in
literature
and
media
as
a
distinct
variant
of
Helen.