Yelena

Yelena is the Russian form of Helen, ultimately derived from the ancient Greek name Helene, whose root is uncertain but may be connected to the Greek word for torch or to Selene, the moon goddess. The name has been common in Russia for centuries, borne by numerous figures in literature and history, including the melancholic Yelena Andreyevna in Anton Chekhov's play Uncle Vanya. Closely related forms include the Ukrainian Olena, the Georgian Elene, and the wider family of European variants such as Elena, Ellen, and Eleanor.