Aliona

Aliona is a Russian and Ukrainian feminine name, functioning as a vernacular or diminutive form of Elena, which itself descends from the ancient Greek name Helene. The Greek root is often connected to helene, meaning torch or bright light, though some scholars link it to Selene, the moon goddess, or to a pre-Greek origin. Helena, the mother of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, is among the most historically prominent bearers of the broader name family. Related forms include Alena, Alyona, Elena, and Helen.