Jelena

Jelena is the South Slavic and Baltic form of Helen, ultimately derived from the ancient Greek name Helene, whose root is debated but is often connected to the Greek word for torch or light, or possibly to Selene, the moon goddess. It has been borne widely across Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Estonia, and Latvia, where the Latvian spelling Jeļena is standard. The name shares its heritage with a broad family of European cognates including Helena, Elena, and Yelena.