Olena

oh-LEN-ah

Ukrainian, Hawaiian

"torch, shining light; turmeric, yellow, ginger"

Olena Origin and Meaning

The name Olena is a girl's name of Russian origin meaning "torch, shining light; turmeric, yellow, ginger".

This chic Ukrainian form of Helen is relatively unknown outside of its native country, but it definitely has international appeal. Olia or Olenka are the usual Ukrainian diminutives, but tomboyish Oli or Leni could work too.

As a Hawaiian name, it could refer to the plant, spice, and dye, turmeric, or more broadly to its yellow-ginger color. It also appears in the Hawaiian names Lolena and Pololena, variants of Lorna and Florence. Olympic surfer Carissa Moore chose it for her daughter in 2025.

Olena Rank in US Top 1000

# 1000 in the US

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