Olena

oh-LEN-ah
Ukrainian
"torch; shining light"

Olena Origin and Meaning

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

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.

# 1000 in the US

Olena Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Olena

  • Olena "Elena" Anatoliyivna Liashenko
    Ukrainian figure skater
  • Olena Volodymyrivna Zerkal
    Ukrainian politician
  • Olena Pidhrushna
    Ukrainian biathlete
  • Olena Anatoliivna Bondarenko
    Ukrainian journalist and politician
  • Olena Ihorivna Vitrychenko
    Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast
  • Olena Diachenko
    Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast
  • Olena "Alyona" Gromnitskaya
    Ukrainian journalist and politician