Elen

Elen is a Welsh form of Helen, ultimately derived from the Greek Helene, whose root is debated but is most often linked to the Greek word for torch or light, or possibly to Selene, the moon goddess. The name is closely associated in Welsh tradition with Elen Luyddog, a legendary princess commemorated in the Mabinogion who is credited with commissioning a network of Roman roads across Britain. It remains a popular given name in Wales and Brittany, and relates to cognates such as Ellen, Elena, and Eleanor across various European languages.