Alena

Alena is a Slavic short form of Helena, which derives from the ancient Greek name Helene, whose root is uncertain but is often connected to the Greek word for torch or light. The name spread widely across Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Czech, Slovak, and Russian-speaking regions, where it developed as an independent given name rather than merely a diminutive. It is closely related to Elena, Alina, and Lena, all of which share the same Greek source.