Alyonka

Alyonka is a Russian feminine name functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Alyona, itself the Russian form of Helen, which derives from the ancient Greek name Helene, likely connected to the Greek word helene meaning torch or corposant, or possibly related to selene, meaning moon. The name carries a warm, folksy quality in Russian culture and appears frequently in fairy tales and folk songs as a name for young girls. Related forms include Alyona, Elena, Lena, and Alena.