Eleni
Eleni is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “torch, bright light, shining one.” Eleni is the modern Greek form of Helen, one of the most enduring names in Western civilization.
how do you pronounce Eleni?
eh-LEH-nee
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what does Eleni mean?
The name Eleni means “torch, bright light, shining one.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Eleni is the modern Greek form of Helen, one of the most enduring names in Western civilization. While Helen of Troy launched a thousand ships, Eleni remains the most popular form of the name in contemporary Greece, carrying warmth and familiarity alongside its mythic grandeur.
who are famous people named Eleni?
- Eleni Karaindrou (celebrated Greek film composer)
- Eleni (Nicholas Gage's memoir about his mother's sacrifice in the Greek Civil War)
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