Elena

Elena is the Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Slavic, and Greek form of Helen, derived from the ancient Greek name Helene, which may come from the Greek word helene meaning torch or corposant, or possibly from selene meaning moon. The name gained wide prominence in antiquity through Helen of Troy, the legendary Mycenaean queen whose abduction sparked the Trojan War in Greek mythology. It was further spread throughout the Christian world by Saint Helena, the fourth-century Roman empress and mother of Constantine the Great, who is venerated for her discovery of the True Cross. Related forms include Helena, Ellen, Eleanor, Elaine, and Yelena.