Elna

Elna is a Scandinavian contracted form of the Hebrew-origin name Helena or Eleonora, ultimately tracing back to the Greek Helene, whose root meaning is debated but often associated with the Greek word for torch or with Selene, meaning moon. It emerged as an independent given name in Nordic countries during the nineteenth century and gained steady use across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Related forms include Elin, Ella, and the fuller Helena.