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feminine · Finnish origin
Elina is a Scandinavian and Finnic form of Helen, ultimately derived from the ancient Greek name Helene, whose root is debated but commonly connected to the Greek word meaning torch or light, or possibly linked to Selene, the moon goddess. The name has long been in use across Finland, Estonia, Sweden, and Latvia, where the spelling Elīna is standard. It shares its lineage with a wide family of European cognates including Elena, Ellen, Eleanor, and Elin.
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