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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

elena

/ˈɛlənɑ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.75 in modern English

Syllables
ele-na
IPA
/ˈɛlənɑ/
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name from Italian, Spanish, or Ancient Greek.

name

A surname originating as a matronymic.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian and Spanish Elena, cognate to English Helen.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

Inflected Forms

Elenas (plural)

Derived Forms

Delena

Phrases

Santa Elena

Frequently Paired Words

Santa Elena

Questions

How do you pronounce elena?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛlənɑ/.
What does elena mean?
A female given name from Italian, Spanish, or Ancient Greek.
Where does elena come from?
It is traced to Spanish.

How to pronounce elena

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