Elina: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Elina · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Elina: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Light, Greek woman»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Popularity
74 out of 100
Where Elina is popular
- UkraineMinistry of Justice of Ukraine, Department of State RegistrationTop 50
- RussiaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Elina
Elina draws on Greek tradition and is generally taken to mean "Light, Greek woman." As a girl's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Elina and carries 3 syllables. Elina is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Еліна, Элина.
Today Elina is a steadily chosen option, scoring 74 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as celestial.
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Elina mean?+
The name Elina means "Light, Greek woman".
What is the origin of the name Elina?+
Elina is a name of Greek origin.
Is Elina a girl or boy name?+
Elina is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Elina?+
Elina is pronounced Elina (3 syllables).
Is Elina a popular name?+
Elina is a steadily chosen option, scoring 74 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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- Elena
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- Theodore
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