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feminine · Finnish origin
Elina is a Scandinavian and Finnic feminine name functioning as a form of Helen, itself derived from the Greek Helene, whose root is often connected to the Greek word for torch or light, though some scholars link it to the name of the mythological figure after whom it spread. The name is well established in Finland, Estonia, and Sweden as a vernacular adaptation of the broader Helena tradition. Elīna serves as the standard Latvian form, and related names across Europe include Elena, Elin, and Helena.
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