Elena: Name day

Name day

The name Elena is celebrated across many different countries on multiple distinct name days throughout the calendar year. Celebrations begin early in the year, including March 2nd in Lithuania and March 16th in Czechia. May features commemorations on the 21st in Bulgaria and Romania, and the 22nd in Lithuania. Summer sees widespread recognition, notably on July 24th in Russia and July 31st in both Finland and Lithuania. Later in the year, August 18th is a key date, marking Elena’s name day in Italy, Spain, and the USA.

Elena History Origin and Mood

Elena is a highly popular feminine name globally, especially dominant in Slavic, Romance, and Mediterranean cultures, while consistently ranking well in the USA. Historically, the name is derived from the Ancient Greek Helenē and signifies concepts related to "shining light" or the "sun." Its deep historical roots trace back through the Latinized form Helena, demonstrating ancient usage. Elena is universally recognized as a female name, carrying a distinguished and sophisticated tone. The prevailing mood associated with the name is one of timeless elegance and romantic strength.

Name Day List: Elena

Country	Day	Month	Names
Lithuania	2	March	Dautara, Eitautas, Elena, Marcelinas
Czechia	16	March	Elena, Herbert
Bulgaria	21	May	Elena, Konstantin, Kosta, Kostadin, Kostadinka, Lenko, Dicho, Lenko, Dinko, Elenko, Eli, Elin, Elka, Ilona, Kojcho, Kostadina, Kostadinko, Kuncho, Stamen, Stanimir, Stanimira, Stanka, Stoil, Stoyan, Stoian, Stoyanka, Trayko, Dinko
Romania	21	May	Constantin, Elena
Lithuania	22	May	Aldona, Eimantas, Elena, Julija, Rita
Russia	24	July	Elena, Olga
Finland	31	July	Elena, Helena
Lithuania	31	July	Elena, Ignotas, Sanginas, Vykinte
Italy	18	August	Elena
Spain	18	August	Elena
USA	18	August	Aileen, Eileen, Elaina, Elaine, Eleanor, Elena, Eliana, Ella, Elle, Ellen, Ellie, Helen, Helena, Iliana, Lena, Leonora, Nell, Nellie, Nelly

Name Day List - similar names (Elena)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Poland	2	March	Absalon, Franciszek, Halszka, Helena, Henryk, Januaria, Krzysztof, Lew, Michał, Paweł, Piotr, Radosław, Symplicjusz
Poland	23	April	Adalbert, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Helena, Jerzy, Wojciech
Croatia	22	May	Renata, Rita, Jelena, Jagoda, Milan
Poland	22	May	Emil, Helena, Jan, Julia, Krzesisława, Rita, Wiesław, Wiesława, Wisława
Poland	31	July	Beatus, Demokryt, Emilian, Ernesta, Ernestyna, Helena, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Justyn, Ludomir, Żegota
Sweden	31	July	Elin, Helena
Poland	13	August	Diana, Dianna, Gertruda, Helena, Hipolit, Hipolita, Jan, Kasjan, Radomiła, Wojbor
Austria	18	August	Claudia, Helena, Rainaki
Croatia	18	August	Jelena Križarica, Bl. Manes
Czechia	18	August	Helena
Estonia	18	August	Heleene, Helene, Helena, Elina, Ilona, Helen, Hell, Hella, Helle, Hellen, Helli
Latvia	18	August	Helena, Liene
Poland	18	August	Agapit, Bogusława, Bronisław, Bronisz, Helena, Ilona, Klara, Tworzysława
Slovakia	18	August	Helena
USA	21	October	Celina, Celine, Nobel, Selena, Selina, Ursula, Wanda, Wendall, Wendell, Wendy