Elen

Elen is a Welsh form of Helen, ultimately derived from the Greek Helene, whose root meaning is debated but often connected to the Greek word for torch or light, or alternatively linked to Selene, the moon goddess. In Welsh tradition the name is associated with Elen Luyddog, a semi-legendary 4th-century figure said to have ordered the construction of great roads across Britain, making her a significant figure in Welsh mythology and medieval literature. The name also functions as an Armenian and Czech feminine given name, serving in those languages as a local variant of the same ancient Greek original. Related forms include Ellen, Elena, Helena, and Helen.