Origin, Meaning, And History Of Alena
Alena is a feminine name of German, Czech, Slovak, and Slovene origins. It is a diminutive form of either Magdalena or Helena. Magdalena is a Biblical name given to Mary Magdalene in the New Testament. Mary Magdalene was named after the village of Magdala, located near the Sea of Galilee, and means ‘tower’ in Hebrew. According to the Bible, she was freed of evil spirits by Jesus and later accompanied him during his ministry.
Helena is a Latinized version of the name Helen, which in turn is an English adaptation of the Greek name Helene. In its Greek roots, Helene refers to ‘torch’ or ‘corposant.’ It may also have connections to the Greek word selene, which means ‘moon.’ Alena is a variation of the name Helen. According to Greek mythology, Helen was born to Leda and Zeus. Her abduction by Paris was the triggering event that led to the Trojan War.
The common variations of the name in different languages and cultures include Magdalene(Biblical Greek), Ella, Leni, Hella, Magda Lena(German), Helenka, Magda, Lenka(Czech), Lenka, Magda(Slovak), Helena, Helene(Ancient Greek), Madoline, Madeline, Helen, Nell, Madeleine, Madelina, Ellen, Madelyn, Nelle, Madelynn, Helena, Madi, Madilyn, Madlyn, Magdalen(English), Elena, Lena, Eleni, Magda, Magdalini(Greek), Magdalene(Biblical), Elena, Alyona, Yelena, Lena, Aliona, Nelli(Russian), and Ela, Majda, Magda(Slovene).
Alen, Al, Lee, Lena, Allie, Lennie, and Ali are the popular nicknames for Alena.There are several fictional characters with the names Alena and Helen. In the Filipino fantasy franchise Encantadia, Alena is a prominent character who possesses the Gem of Water. Helen Buckman is a character in the American family comedy-drama movie Parenthood. Is another character who appears in the sitcom Drake & Josh by Dan Schneider. Alena “Ája” Vrzáňová is a Czech athlete figure skater and World champion.
Alena Vránová is a Czech actress, who received Thalia Award for the Best Actress in the Play category. Alena Mihulová is a Czech actress, well-known for her role in the film Home Care.
Alena
Girl
Russian
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Three
1 word, 5 letters, 3 vowels, 2 consonants
Short and moderately easy to pronounce
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Alena On The Popularity Chart
Alena’s popularity fluctuated over the years. Check the popularity and ranking of the name from the graphical representations given below.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s popularity gained traction in the early 21st century. However, it has declined slightly in recent years.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking has improved steadily since 1995 and managed to enter the list of top 1000 names in the US. Look at the graph for more information.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Alena
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Popular Sibling Names For Alena
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Boy Sibling Names For Alena
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Girl Sibling Names For Alena
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Alena?
The name Alena means ‘torch.’
2. What is the origin of the name Alena?
Alena has German and Czech origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Alena?
Alena is pronounced as ah-leh-nuh.
4. How popular is the name Alena?
Alena is a beautiful name that found popularity in several countries and cultures, including the Czech Republic, England and Wales, Switzerland, and the US. According to the US Social Security Administration data, Alena has been featured on the US’s top 1000 baby names list several times since 1980. The name peaked in popularity in 2015 and ranked at 748th position in 2022 (1).
5. What is the short form for Alena?
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- Popularity of name Alena.
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