Elina

Elina is a feminine given name used across several languages and regions. It is commonly treated as a variant of Elena or Helena, or as an independent form in its own right in Nordic and Baltic traditions. The name is generally linked to the Greek name Helene, from which Elena derives, with traditional associations of light or brightness, though the exact etymology can vary by language.

Elina is particularly common in Finland, Latvia, Ukraine, and other parts of Northern and Eastern Europe, and it is found in wider Slavic and Germanic-speaking communities as well. It has been adopted into modern naming practices and appears in literature, film, and public life in various forms.

Notable people named Elina include Elina Svitolina, a Ukrainian professional tennis player, and Elina Duni, a Kosovo-born Swiss jazz singer.

The name is also encountered in fictional works and is used by several athletes, artists, and scholars around the world.