Helen Greek meaning. The meaning of the female name Elena

The name Elena became widespread during the baptism of Rus'; there are various variations of it among different nations. The Old Russian nobility especially loved the name; it is shrouded in a haze of mystery. It is worth mentioning the image of Helen the Beautiful, which is immortalized in many works of art.

The origin of the name Helen is important; it is borrowed from Greek, this was the name of the mother of Constantine the Great, who converted to Christianity one of the first among the Roman emperors. For a woman, this name carries such qualities as the ability to shine and attract attention. She is feminine and patient, smart and beautiful. But she is stingy in showing feelings.

Elena always acts at the behest of her heart, rarely guided by reason. Her life is ruled by emotions. Love for her is more like compassion, pity, but not passion. In terms of energy, it is one of the happiest names.

Helen's name day is celebrated according to the calendar, the saints who protect the bearers of this name - Grand Duchess Russian Equal to the Apostles Helen and the martyr Helen, daughter of the apostle. They protect women and bring them good luck.

Among the stones, chalcedony will become a talisman, giving longevity and health, supporting internal energy, allowing happiness in love. He protects the girl’s femininity. Lucky number– 5, and the patron planet is Mercury. The name has a water element and its favorite color is yellow.

Totem animals are deer and cod. Deer is considered a symbol of rebirth, and cod gives happiness and financial well-being. Favorable plants are orchid and aster. Orchid is a symbol of harmony, beauty, feminine charm and charm, luxury and splendor. Flower white symbolizes pure love. Asters are considered the flowers of love and modesty. Spring is always the most prosperous time for Lenochka; on Wednesday all important matters and tasks are resolved more successfully.

The most common affectionate forms of the name are Lena, Lenochka, Lenok, Lenusya, Lenchik, Lesya, Nusya, Lenochek, Alena ( this name is now separated into its own). Translated, Elena is sunny, which means her ability to give light to people.

Meaning of the name

The meaning of the name changes with the seasons. Born in spring, women are focused on the material side of life, they are excellent students, and grasp everything on the fly. They build their careers harshly, choose a wealthy husband, and live in abundance all their lives. Summer Lenochka is an intriguer with great ambitions that allow her to achieve a lot in life. She must be the best in everything, she has few friends, and more often chooses in favor of her husband and children.

A woman born in the autumn months is careful and scrupulous, always thinking through all her moves. Even when searching for a man, she chooses a husband who suits all her parameters. Thanks to this, her family turns out to be strong. Winter Lenochka is distinguished by her persistence and adherence to principles, she is active and resourceful, and successfully brings all her dreams to life. He does not like unnecessary attention to his person and is very reluctant to participate in events.

Character

What does a name mean in terms of character? Despite the fact that little Lenochka is somewhat unsociable and difficult to get along with other children, she has a deep inner world. Since childhood, she adores fairy tales, is slightly naive and gullible, and is easy to deceive. But when faced with deception, she will not stop until she deals with the offender, showing hitherto unnoticed resourcefulness.

Very much in my heart a kind person, but can reveal his kindness only at an older age. Since childhood, she has been capable of compassion; determination is not her trait. The secret of the name Elena is that in essence she is a very cheerful, cheerful, positive person, but only those closest to her can recognize this.

My fascinating nature gives me no rest. Lenochka is always busy with something, I try to choose some kind of needlework for myself. Beauty always plays a big role in her life, but there is a certain inconstancy, and she often changes hobbies, sometimes without even finishing the job. She is not very interested in studying, but if she likes the teacher, she shows herself to be a diligent excellent student. Her excellent memory helps her in this.

In character she is more like her father, adding her feminine characteristics and sensuality. Highly emotional, sometimes overly sensitive, especially in cases where we are talking about those aspects of life that interest her most. It is worth showing firmness in upbringing, since spoiled Helens become lazy and childish.

TO negative characteristics can be attributed to isolation. They have a rich fantasy world in which they often hide from reality. Big dreamers, they have an irrepressible imagination, and this state of affairs leads to the fact that Lena begins to lie a lot. Often this does not happen on purpose, it just becomes difficult for the baby to distinguish reality from fiction.

The main feature that the name Lena bears is an unshakable will. She has a very strong inner core, which gives her the opportunity to achieve what she wants by any means.

Fate

Speaking about the fate of women named Elena, it is worth mentioning their tendency to live in a fictional world. Often there is a lack of basis in behavior, thoughts, important role Emotions play a role in their lives in every area. In the absence of proper upbringing and strong moral principles, the girl becomes cunning and does not look at what price she has to pay for her desires.

Elena's good fate in terms of love, she is often happy, knows how to attract a man and creates a strong family. Health is quite poor, so it is necessary to adhere to a healthy lifestyle and diet, be sure to maintain physical shape, play sports, which Lena does not really like to do.

Helen's intelligence and hard work allow her to achieve her goals, she knows how to see the main thing, and does not waste time on momentary desires. Excellent memory and a penchant for exact sciences, meticulousness in achieving tasks help build a prosperous life. Intuition is well developed, which she completely trusts; a woman with this name is not afraid to take risks, she believes in herself and her strength.

Love

Those with the name Elena are sensual and capricious, but they find better mutual language with men. Even at school they often fall in love, especially if the teacher is young and interesting person. IN love relationships Lenochka is flighty, her mood often changes, and the next day she may not even look in the direction of the one she was crazy about. He is not shy about using fans for his own personal purposes; he literally goes over their heads.

An enthusiastic coquette, she tries to take an active position in winning over a man. He flirts easily, but having found the one, they are ready to lay the whole world at his feet. It’s true that they expect such a bright and passionate response in return. Elena will not be able to completely dissolve in the family; staying among the pots all her life is not her choice. But he would never trade his family for a career. Rather, he will try to maintain a balance between these areas of his life.

They are gullible, but when a man does not live up to expectations, a sophisticated punishment awaits him. She knows how to give what she deserves. Representatives of the stronger sex are always present in her life, she knows how to excite and charm, but Lenusya is looking for a man-father, strong and wise. It is with such a person that she will find happiness.

She values ​​perseverance, and can choose the most persistent admirer, even if she herself does not respond to him with the same passion. It is important for her to be loved, appreciated and appreciated family well-being into the spotlight. She is quite jealous and can create scandals even about her spouse’s communication with friends and being overly busy at work.

IN family life Lenochka is the creator of a family hearth, she is a wonderful housewife, and the well-being of her family comes first. Despite his penchant for saving, he loves to spend money. The spouse and children will always be clothed and fed. Most often, they have sons, whom the Lenas madly love and pamper.

Elena has good compatibility for marriage with men bearing the names Alexander, Vladimir, Andrey, Igor, Dmitry, Lev, Stanislav, Ruslan, Roman, Yuri. It is undesirable to link your fate with Mark, Taras, Anatoly or Stepan.

Career

An innate sense of beauty allows Elena to achieve success in creative professions. They make excellent models and artists, art critics and actresses. A passion for exact sciences and an analytical mind are good inclinations for areas such as financial activities. Accounting, economics, finance and lending - Lenochka will be successful in these areas.

As a rule, they are night owls by nature, so they often choose work that does not involve getting up early. In addition, they are not interested in monotonous and boring work. They will never stay in a service that does not give them internal development, interest, and passion. Because of this Elena often changes places of activity until they find a truly worthwhile offer where they can give their all one hundred percent.

Origin of the name
From the ancient Greek name Ἑλένη (Helene), possibly derived from ἐλένη (helene) - “torch, light.”

IN Greek mythology The name Helen is the daughter of Zeus and Leda, the most beautiful of women, the culprit of the Trojan War. The Iliad also mentions the male version of the name - Ἕλενος (Helenos; in the Russian literary tradition - Helen, son of the Trojan king Priam).

In the general Christian tradition, it is especially revered queen equal to the apostles Helen (c. 250 - 330), mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine. During her pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Elena undertook excavations at Golgotha, where she found the cross on which Jesus Christ was once crucified.

In Catholicism, Helen Equal to the Apostles is considered the heavenly patroness of archaeologists, miners, empresses and divorced spouses (Elena's husband, Constantius, divorced her to inherit the imperial throne), as well as the Maltese city of Birkirkara.

Orthodox calendar: f. Elena (name day)

Folk forms: w. Alena, Olena

Diminutive forms: Lena, Lenochka, Lenusha, Lenusya, Lesya, Elenya, Elya, Ela, Elyusha, Elusya, Lyusya, Elenka, Alyonka, Lena, Lesya, Lelya
Catholic calendar (Latinized form): g. Helena (name day)

Famous bearers of the name
English

J. Helen (Helen), Helena (Helena), Hellen (Hellen), diminutives - Nell, Nelle (Nell), Nella (Nella), Nellie, Nelly (Nelly), Lena (Lena), Lennie (Lenny)

J. medieval. Ellen (Ellen), diminutives - Ella (Ella), Ellie, Elly (Ellie), Nella (Nella), Nell, Nelle (Nell), Nellie, Nelly (Nellie)

J. Elaine (Elayne), diminutive - Laney (Lainey). Origin name from the Old French name Elaine (modern form - Hélène).

German (Deutsch)

J. Helena (Helena), Helene (Helene), diminutives - Lena (Lena), Lene (Lene), Leni (Leni), Lenel (Lenel), Leneli (Leneli), Lenchen (Lenchen), Leneke (Leneke), Heli (Heli), Helika (Helika), Hella (Hella), Nell (Nell), Nella (Nella), Nelli, Nelly (Nelli), lower. Nele (Nele)

French

J. Hélène (Helen)

Spanish

J. Elena, Helena (Elena), diminutives - Elenita (Elenita), Ele (Ele), Lena (Lena)

Portuguese (Português)

J. Helena (Elena), diminutive - Lena (Lena), Leninha (Leninya), Leni (Leni), Lenocas (port. Lenokash, braz. Lenokas), Helé (Ele), Lelé (Lele)

Italian (Italiano)

J. Elena (Elena), diminutives - Lalla (Lalla), Lella (Lella), Lela (Lela), Lele (Lele), Lena (Lena), Lenuccia (Lenuccia), Leni (Leni)

Corsican (Corsu)

J. Lena (Lena)

Occitan (Provençal) (occitan, lenga d"òc, provençal)

J. Elena (Eleno)
Provençal dialect:
and. Eleno (Eleno), diminutive - Leno (Leno)
Béarnese dialect:
and. Elèna (Eleno), Alèna (Aleno), diminutive - Lèna (Leno)

Catalan (Català)

J. Elena, Helena (Elena)

Romanian/Moldovan (Română/Moldovenească)

J. Elena (Elena), diminutives - Lena (Lena), Leni (Leni), Elenuţa (Elenutsa), Lenuţa (Lenutsa), Nuţa (Nutsa), Elenica (Elenika), Nica (Nika), Elenuţica (Elenutsika), Nuţica (Nutsika), Nuţi (Nutsi)

F. folk form: Ileana (Ilyana), diminutives - Leana (Lana), Ilenuţa (Ilenutsa), Lenuţa (Lenutsa), Nuţa (Nutsa), Nuţica (Nutsika), Nuţi (Nutsi)

Hungarian (Magyar)

J. Heléna (Helena), diminutives - Héla (Hela), Hella (Hella), Léna (Lena)

Greek (Modern Greek) (Ελληνικά)

J. Ελένη (Eleni), Έλενα (Elena), diminutives - Λένα (Lena), Ελενιώ (Elenio), Ελενίτσα (Elenica), Λενίτσα (Lenitsa), Νίτσα (Nitsa), Λένγκω (Leniko), Λενι (Leni), Ελενάκι (Elenaki)

Ukrainian (Українська)
Rules for pronunciation of Ukrainian names

J. Olena, church: Elena, diminutives - Olenka, Olenonka, Olenochka, Olenusya, Olentsa, Lena, Lenochka, Lenunya, Lenusya, Lyalya, Lyolya, Olesya, Lina, Linonka

J. Gelena, diminutives - Gelenka, Gelya, Gelyusya, Gelyuska, Gelyunka, Gelyusenka, Gelka, Geltsya, Lena, Lenochka, Lenunya, Lenusya

The Helena variant is borrowed from Polish (see Helena).

Belorussian (Belarusian)
Rules for pronunciation of Belarusian names

J. Alena, Alena, church. Elena, diminutives - Lena, Lenachka, Alyonka, Altsya

J. Gelen, diminutives - Gelenka, Gelya, Lena, Lenachka

Polish

J. Helena (Helena), Elena (Elena), diminutives - Hela (Helya), Helcia (Heltsya), Helenka (Helenka), Helka (Helka), Helusia (Helyusya), Lena (Lena), Lenka (Lenka)

Czech (Čeština)

J. Helena (Gelena), Elena (Elena), diminutives - Helča (Gelcha), Helenka (Gelenka), Hela (Gela), Helka (Gelka), Heluška (Gelushka), Helička (Gelichka), Elka (Elka), Elenka (Elenka), Eluška (Elushka)

Bulgarian (Български)

J. Elena, Elina, diminutives - Elenka, Elenitsa, Elinka, Spruce, Elka, Alonka, Lena, Lenka, Letsa

M. Elen, Elin, diminutives - Elenko, Lenko

Serbian (Srpski)

J. Jelena, Jelena (Elena), Elena, Elena (Elena), diminutives - Eka, Jeka (Eka), Jelenica, Jelenica (Elenica), Jelenka, Jelenka (Elena), Јecka, Jecka (Etska), Lela, Lela ( Lela), Lena, Lena (Lena), Lenka, Lenka (Lenka), Јеја, Jeja (Eya)

M. Jelenko, Jelenko (Elenko)

Danish (Dansk)

J. Ellen (Ellen), Elin (Elin), Elina (Elina), Eline (Eline), diminutives - Lena (Lena), Lina (Lina), Line (Line), Elia (Eliya), Eli (Eli)

Swedish (Svenska)

J. Helena (Helena), Helen (Helen), diminutives - Lena (Lena)

J. Ellen (Ellen), Elin (Elin), Elina (Elina), Elna (Elna), Helna (Helna), diminutives - Lena (Lena), Lina (Lina), Elni (Elni)

Norwegian (Norsk (bokmål)

J. Ellen (Ellen), Elin (Elin), Elna (Elna), diminutives - Eli (Eli), Lena (Lena), Lene (Lene)

J. Helene (Helene), Helena (Helena), diminutives - Lena (Lena), Lene (Lene)

Icelandic (Íslenska)

J. Elín (Elin), Helena (Helena)

Finnish (Suomi)

J. Helena (Helena), Helinä (Helina), diminutives - Heljä (Helya), Heli (Heli), Hellu (Hello), Lena (Lena)

J. Elena (Elena), Elina (Elina), Eliina (Eliina), diminutives - Ellu (Ellu), Elli (Elli), Lena (Lena)

Irish (Gaeilge)

J. Léan (Lean), Léana (Leana)

Scottish (Gàidhlig) and Anglo-Scottish (Scottish)

J. Aileen, Ailene (Aileen, Eileen), Aleen (Alin, Elin), Eileen (Eileen), diminutives - Aila (Eila), Ailie, Ailee, Ailey, Eilidh (Eili)

Breton (Brezhoneg)

J. Elen (Ellen), diminutives - Lena (Lena), Lenaic, Lenaic (Lenaik), Lenaig (Lenaig), Lenaelle (Lenael), Lenais (Lenais). In Breton there is also male name Elen, descended from the ancient Brethren. el - "wealth, abundance."

Welsh (Cymraeg)

J. Elen (Ellen), diminutives - Nel (Nel), Neli (Neli), Nelw (Nelu)

The female name Elena (Lena) has Greek origin. It is widespread in Russia and is one of the five most popular.

The meaning and origin of the name Elena (Lena) is usually associated with the revered ancient greek mythology the sun god Helios. But there is another explanation for the appearance of the name. According to him, it is derived from the word “Hellenes,” which is what the Greeks called their people in those days.

It is interesting that the male version of this name was previously widespread - Helenos or Helen, as mentioned in the Iliad. But over time, unlike female form, has lost its relevance.

The name Helen has significance in history and mythology. According to legend, this was the name of the woman who caused the Trojan War. After the emergence of Christianity in Rus', the name Elena became widespread among the Slavs. In addition to the form known to us, derivatives of the name were used - Elenia, Olena, Yalena, Ilena.

This was the name given to both noble women and ordinary peasant women. Later the name Elena became traditional in Russia. It was also used in Russian folklore - everyone remembers Elena the Wise, the heroine of folk tales.

Meaning

What does the name Elena mean? If speak about literal interpretation, then according to the most common version, its full form is associated with the ancient Greek word ἐλένη (helene), which is translated as “light”, “torch”. Some believe that the name stands for “bright” or “chosen one.”

Proponents of the theory about the connection of the name with the Sun God interpret it as “sun ray”, “sunlight”, “solar”. Another version explaining what the name Lena means is based on the word “Hellenes” (Greeks), respectively, Elena is “Greek”.

Fate

What is the meaning of the name Elena for a girl and her destiny? Lena is more often like her father, especially in terms of character. She has a penchant for needlework and loves to create beautiful things. Studying is easy for her, but diligence is often lacking.

Success awaits Lena in professions related to communication. She may be successful in business, but money does not come first for her. In relationships, Elena is trusting, capable of sacrifice and selfless love. At the same time, she expects the same from her chosen one.

Lena does not always become a good housewife. She is indifferent to everyday life, does not show much zeal in cleaning, washing and cooking, but she still manages to create a cozy atmosphere at home. She makes a caring and understanding mother.

Lena's health is poor, she often gives birth ahead of schedule. The immune and nervous system requires special attention, so from childhood it is recommended to devote time to hardening and strengthening exercises. She also has a tendency to diseases of the lungs, kidneys, stomach and intestines.

Character

The letter designation of the name Elena has an interesting feature. Its beginning sounds energetic, and its ending is much softer. For a woman named Elena, her character and destiny are connected with this dissonance.

It is most noticeable in behavior. Lena looks reserved, but at the same time internally tense. Sometimes this results in excessive isolation or nervous breakdowns.

However, the internal conflict may be smoothed out if Elena meets the right person who will truly love her. With harmony in family life, nervous tension goes away, allowing Lena to express her best qualities, of which there are many.

Her strengths– sincerity, courage, ability to sympathize, responsiveness. She can also stand up for herself, has a sharp mind and a rich imagination.

Of course, a description of the name Elena would not be complete without mentioning small shortcomings. Lena is characterized by excessive daydreaming and laziness, which needs to be fought. Otherwise, having gone into the world of dreams, she risks neglecting important matters, which will negatively affect her career and family life.

Name day

Lena celebrates her name day 9 days a year. List of memorable dates, including the new martyrs: November 12; 28 January; March 19; June 3, 8 and 10; July 24; August 10, September 17. To find out when a particular person’s name day is, you need to find the first of the dates of commemoration of the patron saints following the day of his birth.

Name color

The color of the name Lena is purple. Such people are sensitive, always ready to help others, and believe in justice. Their bosses, colleagues and friends value them for their lack of conflict and responsiveness.

Those with a purple name are amorous and ready to forgive their spouses a lot. But their family life is often unsuccessful. Loneliness in old age is possible due to whims and grumpiness that manifest themselves in old age.

Name flower

For Elena, the flower of her name is buttercup. This is an insidious plant, attractive with its beauty and brightness, but poisonous. A similar duality of character is inherent in Elena.

Buttercup buds quickly bloom and fade. Likewise, Lena easily gets carried away by new activities, but rarely completes the task. Tired, she looks for an opportunity to shift her worries to others.

Like the bright buttercup, Lena always attracts attention. She has many fans, but she gives preference to one, after which other men have practically no chance.

Church name, calendar

Elena - church name, therefore, it is not changed at baptism. According to the calendar, Elena of Constantinople, Elena of Diveevskaya, Elena of Serbia and Queen Helena are considered to be the patrons of Lena. All dates for commemorating saints are given above, in the Name Day section.

Translation of name, in different languages

According to the transliteration rules in force in Russia, Lena is written as ELENA in her international passport. Since the name is widespread throughout the world, its spelling has variations according to linguistic features countries in which it is used:

• Helen (Helen) - in English;
• Helena (Helena), Helene (Helene) - in German;
• Helene (Helen) - in French;
• Elena, Helena (Elena) - in Spanish;
• Elena (Elena) - in Italian;
• Léan (Len), Léana (Lena) - in Irish;
• Aileen, Ailene (Eileen, Eileen) - in Scots;
• Ελένη (Eleni), Έλενα (Elena) – in Greek;
• Olena – in Ukrainian;
• Alena, Alena - in Belarusian;
• Helena (Helena, Helena) - in Polish;
• Helena (Gelena) - in Czech.

Full name, shortened and affectionate

The question often arises: Are Alena and Elena different names or not? Previously, Alena was considered a derivative of Elena, but nowadays they are used separately from each other. In other words, these are two different names, and confusion arises only because of the similarity of sound.

From the full form of the name - Elena, there are several abbreviations. Briefly, she can be called Lena, Elya, Leleya, Lesya, Lyusya. The first title is more common, and the others are more often used as abbreviations for other names. Lena's affectionate names are Lenochka, Lenok, Elenka, Lenusya, Elenya, Lelechka, Elusya, Elyusha, Elenushka, Lenusha, Lyusenka, Lesenka.

Name compatibility

A bright romance awaits Lena with a man named Igor, Nikita, Andrey, Fedor, Alexander or Akim. A lasting marriage is possible with Yuri, Andrey, Dmitry, Igor, Roman, Ruslan.

But with Stepan, Mark, Anatoly, Victor, Anton, Vladislav, Evgeniy, Oleg, Yaroslav, Arthur, Platon and Bogdan, compatibility is low. Elena's marriage to these men is unlikely to last long.

How to incline

Declension of the name by case:

• Elena – nominative;
• Elena – genitive;
• Elena – dative;
• Elena - accusative;
• Elena – creative;
• about Elena – prepositional.

Famous people with this name

Among the women bearing this name there are many personalities who have become popular in their country and abroad. These are actresses, athletes, writers, musicians and scientists. We list the most famous of them:

• Elena Ivanovna Andreyanova (1819-1857). She was a ballet dancer (performer of the title roles), performed in St. Petersburg and Moscow, and also toured in many European cities - Milan, London, Paris, Hamburg, etc.
• Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831-1891). Religious philosopher, publicist, traveler. Founder of the Theosophical Society, author of many works on religion and the occult.
• Elena Fabianovna Gnesina (1874-1967). Russian pianist, teacher. She was awarded the Order of Lenin and the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, is an Honored Worker of the Arts of the RSFSR and an Honored Artist of the Republic.
• Elena Aleksandrovna Blaginina (1903-1989). Author of more than 40 children's books, translator. She was the editor of magazines for children “Zateinik” and “Murzilka”.
• Elena Georgievna Bonner (1923-2011). Wife of academician Sakharov, human rights activist, publicist and dissident. Award winner Hannah Arendt and awards “For Freedom of the Press”, Doctor of Law from several universities in Europe and the USA.
• Elena Nikolaevna Kartseva (1928-2002). Film expert, candidate of art history. She has published more than 10 articles on the cinema of foreign countries.
• Elena Vasilievna Obraztsova (1939-2015). Opera singer, mezzo-soprano, teacher, director, artist. She was a professor at the Moscow Conservatory, winner of many awards and prizes in the field of musical art.
• Elena Antonovna Kamburova (1940). Soviet singer and actress, founder and artistic director of the Moscow Theater of Music and Poetry. Performer of more than 100 songs for popular films, such as “Slave of Love”, “The Adventures of Electronics”, “Promised Heaven”, “Midshipmen, Forward!” and many others.
• Elena Igorevna Proklova (1953). Actress and TV presenter, Honored Artist of Russia. Known for the films “Shine, Shine, My Star”, “Mimino”, “Dog in the Manger”, “The Captain’s Daughter”.
• Elena Oktyabrevna Tsyplakova (1958). Theater and film actress, director, Honored Artist of Russia. She starred in the films “The Woodpecker Doesn’t Have a Headache,” “D’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers,” “Guest from the Future,” “We Are from Jazz,” “Midshipmen, Forward!” and others.
• Elena Alekseevna Yakovleva (1961). Film and theater actress, TV presenter. Winner of TEFI, Nika, Golden Eagle awards, People's Artist Russian Federation. Known for the films “Intergirl”, “Anchor, more anchor!”, “Retro Threesome”, “The Cherry Orchard”.
• Elena Gadzhievna Isinbaeva (1982). Honored Master of Sports of Russia in pole vaulting, two-time Olympic champion and three-time world champion. She completed her sports career in 2016.

Elena is a good name for life, which is confirmed by its many talented owners. It has many abbreviations and affectionate forms, it is international and relevant both in Russia and in other countries.

Spring Elena - a rather selfish woman who is primarily interested in material values in life. Since her youth, she has been a good student, grasping everything on the fly, making her first attempts at building a career. Being already adult woman, she even chooses her husband primarily based on material criteria, so Elena’s family often lives in abundance.

Summer Elena - a great intriguer and envious person. This is an ambitious woman life principles which allows you to reach great heights in your profession. Often her goal is to be the best always and in everything. Therefore, summer Elena has a very narrow circle of friends (or none at all). What she lacks in friends, she makes up for with love for her husband and children.

Autumn Elena prudent and far-sighted. She carefully and scrupulously approaches any life situations. Even when choosing a husband, autumnal Elena first accepts the courtship of several men at once, and then chooses only one chosen one, who undergoes a thorough “casting” according to all her parameters. But she creates an extremely strong and reliable family.

Winter Elena persistent and principled. She doesn’t get married for a long time because she’s too picky. Can show dexterity, activity and resourcefulness in any situation. Winter Elena, as a rule, successfully implements all her plans. He has an analytical mind and pedantry. She does not like to participate in formal events, especially to be at the head of them.

Stone - talisman

Elena's talisman stone is chalcedony - a symbol of health and longevity. It promotes the development of internal energy and gives confidence.

Chalcedony symbolizes femininity, love and happiness. It is believed that this stone expels melancholy and brings joy, drives away evil spirits and protects sleep. This stone can also have a beneficial effect on the lungs and improve vision and hearing.

Color

Number

The lucky number for Elena is 5 (you can read about the meaning of the number five in the article).

Planet

Element

Elena’s element is Water (which means the patronage of this element, can be read in the article “The Influence of the Elements, Planets and Numbers on Human Life”).

Animal - symbol

Animal symbols for Elena are deer and cod.

Deer

This is a favorable symbol, personifying fertility, purity, renewal, and spiritual development. An adult deer is a symbol of abundance and prosperity.

Deer is a symbol of rebirth, and all thanks to the fact that the antlers of this animal are periodically renewed.

In general, this beautiful animal is associated with nobility, grandeur, grace and speed.

Cod

In Denmark and Sweden, this fish symbolizes happiness and wealth.

Zodiac

Most lucky sign The zodiac sign for Elena is Gemini (you can read more about this sign in the article “The influence of the zodiac sign and the color of the name on a person’s life”).

Plant

Favorable plants for Elena are aster and orchid.

Aster

This autumn flower symbolizes love in all its forms, beauty, charm, as well as modesty and elegance.

In addition, the aster is a symbol of modesty, sadness and memories.

Orchid

This flower is a symbol of tenderness, splendor, luxury, harmony, perfection, beauty and feminine charm. Thus, white orchids personify pure love, while variegated ones represent ardor and passion.

An orchid should be kept in the house as a symbol of good luck, wealth, family well-being and love.

Metal

The metal talisman for Elena is copper.

This metal symbolizes warmth and light, fulfilled hopes. Copper, due to its color, is associated with autumn, and therefore among some peoples it symbolizes withering and decline.

Copper enhances magical power, dispels spells, helps to recognize witches and sorcerers.

Auspicious day

Unfavorable day

Season

The favorable time of year for Elena is spring.

Important years of life

Significant years of life for Elena: 12, 15, 24, 30, 36, 45, 48, 60 and 72.

Origin of the name Elena

Name translation

Helen is a name that has Greek roots and can be translated as "sunbeam" or "sunlight".

History of the name

The name Elena has become widespread since the baptism of Rus' by Vladimir Svyatoslavovich in 988. This name was found both in its original form and in folk variations, among which the most popular were Olena and Alena (the latter version is used today as an independent name).

The name Elena fell in love with the ancient Russian nobility: so, given name worn by the wives of princes Yaropolk Vladimirovich, Ivan Kalita and Alexander Jagiellon. The Queen of Poland and the Grand Duchess of Lithuania were also called Helena.

Forms (analogues) of the name

The most common forms of the name Elena: Olena, Lena, Lenusya, Lesya, Elya, Lenochka, Lenok, Elenia, Ilena.

The legend of the name Elena

Helen Equal to the Apostles (Constantinople) was the mother of Constantine the Great, Emperor of Rome.

This revered and authoritative woman adopted Christianity in the likeness of her son, who raised the new religion to the rank of state. In a dream, Elena received a sign according to which she had to find and show people those divine places in which relics associated with Jesus Christ were hidden.

Being quite old, Elena went to Palestine, where she was able to find such artifacts as the Cross and the Holy Sepulcher, as well as the nails with which it was nailed to the cross. It was Elena Equal to the Apostles’s discovery of the Holy Cross that marked the beginning big holiday- Exaltation of the Cross.

Elena's merits also included the fact that she founded many churches and hospitals, did charity work, ransomed debtors, and also freed prisoners.

The secret of the name Elena

Angel's Day (name day)

January - 28th.

March - 19th.

June - 3, 8 and 10 numbers.

July - 24th.

September - 17th.

November - 12th.

Patrons named after Elena

• Helen the Martyr, daughter of the Apostle.
• Elena Equal to the Apostles, Grand Duchess of Russia.
• Helen Equal to the Apostles, Constantinople.
• Elena Serbskaya.
• New Martyr Elena.

Famous people

Famous actresses named Elena:

• Elena Ksenofontova;
• Elena Yakovleva;
• Elena Mironova.

Famous TV presenters named Elena:

• Elena Perova;
• Elena Kizyakova.

Famous singers named Elena:

• Elena Vaenga;
• Elena Obraztsova;
• Elena Stepanova.

Famous writers named Elena:

• Elena Gan;
• Helena Blavatsky.

Elena Ilyina - famous Russian figure skater.

Elena Paparizou - Greek singer, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2005.

The meaning of the name Elena

For a child

Since early childhood, Elena has been very fond of fairy tales, so life often seems to her to be an amazing story in which she is the main character. When in real life she fails to become a princess, she withdraws into herself, which makes it difficult for her to join the children's group (she prefers to be in her personal closed world).

Little Lena is gullible, but, having recognized the deception, she will definitely try to take revenge on the person who deceived her, while showing ingenuity.

For a girl

Elena, as a rule, is similar to her father in appearance and character. The character clearly expresses emotionality and categoricalness. In her youth, Elena gives the impression of a shy and reserved person, but upon closer acquaintance it begins to become clear that she is a cheerful person, a dreamer and an optimist. If she manages to liberate herself, she can become the “soul” of the company.

It was in her youth that Elena begins to make many friends, discovering new world in communication with peers.

Elena is feminine and knows how to flirt, so she enjoys great interest among members of the opposite sex. Such attention flatters her pride, returning her to the world of fairy tales, where knights fight for her hand and heart.

For woman

Elena is a calm, modest and quite unique woman. She always worries about her loved ones and takes their problems to heart. Friends fade into the background for Elena. Immersed in her emotional experiences, Elena can be indifferent to everyday life, can easily get by with little, and is not picky. It must be said that she manages the house well only according to her mood (and her laziness is to blame). In general, Lena treats the kitchen and other household chores as a boring, banal, but inevitable activity.

In general, Elena is a homebody and a caring mother. Peace and tranquility always reign in her home.

Elena often behaves quite tensely in life. She, like a panther, is always ready to jump, because she constantly expects attacks from others. It is very difficult for her to trust another person, which is why even as an adult she has very few real friends.

Description of the name Elena

Moral

Elena does not always act “in accordance with her conscience.” It is common for her to always seek her own benefit in everything. Her creative person strives for perfection, so Elena often perceives other people’s mistakes as her own and tries not to repeat them, which forms such character traits as adherence to principles and authority.

Health

Elena is no different good health, this especially concerns her nervous system. Weakened organs - pancreas and kidneys. Elena desperately needs healthy image lifestyle, which includes an active lifestyle, healthy eating and exercise.

Love

Many men are ready to do anything for Elena, who has femininity and charm. This woman captivates, excites, drives fans to despair until she finds a man-father who is not afraid of her difficult character. Her response to the most passionate love It may well not be so hot.

Elena's mood is very changeable: for example, today she will love a man madly, and tomorrow she will show complete indifference towards him. She shamelessly takes advantage of her many fans.

Marriage

She most often marries a man who is more persistent than everyone else, but at the same time she will not necessarily be in love with him. Elena longs for her husband to love her madly and put family well-being first.

She is jealous of everything that her husband takes away from her - his hobbies, friends, work, affections.

Family relationships

Their family relationships Lena builds on the principle “the husband is the hunter, the wife is the creator and keeper of the home nest.” She may not truly love her husband, but this will be hidden behind the screen of a diligent housewife. Although Elena is thrifty, she loves to go shopping and spend money, and she will never forget about family well-being, which means that her children will always be well-fed, clothed and shod.

Sexuality

It is difficult to understand her sexual behavior, since she is flirtatious and prone to innocent (in her opinion) flirting, but she will not tolerate advances from her chosen one with other girls. She doesn't know what hot passions are. In family life intimate relationships can become a routine nightly ritual for her.

Mind (intelligence)

Elena does not like to waste time on trifles, because she knows how to highlight the main thing and skip the unimportant. Thanks to his intelligence and hard work, he achieves his goals. Her advantage is that she painstakingly builds her well-being brick by brick, without chasing quick profits. She is curious and has an excellent visual memory. Elena gravitates toward exact sciences, which influences her choice of profession.

Profession

Elena easily gets carried away by the things she likes. Her ability to transform and artistic abilities dispose Elena to creative activities. Some find themselves in the modeling business or fine arts. Elena, with a developed intellectual and cultural level, can be interested in philosophy and religion. She will make an excellent accountant or engineer.

Business

Elena may have good luck in financial affairs, but this is not enough for a successful business. Her generosity and indifference to money will not allow her to conduct commercial activities. Therefore, all Elena's attempts to start own business, as a rule, fail.

Hobbies

Elena loves to draw and sing. She likes to create beauty around herself with her own hands. At the same time, she shows her talents only in the circle of her family and for her family, preferring not to put them on public display.

Character type

Psyche

Elena feels comfortable only in her own, fictional world, and she almost never feels a lack of communication. The fact is that Elena always has a smart, beautiful, and understanding interlocutor - herself. That is why she takes an extremely responsible approach to creating a family, because only in the family can she fully open her inner world.

Intuition

Elena unconditionally trusts her intuition, which she has well developed. She is not afraid to go off the beaten path or go against the opinion of the majority, because she believes in herself and her strengths. She tends to listen to all her feelings and sensations.

Horoscope named Elena

Elena - Aries

This is a powerful, but at the same time open nature, whose motto is “movement is life.” Elena-Aries is a person of mood, and if she has a bad mood, then those around her will definitely feel it.

Elena, born under this sign, loves to be the center of male attention, but often men, feeling her power, retreat from the battlefield. Only a strong man can subjugate Elena-Aries.

Elena - Taurus

This ambitious and self-confident woman realizes her plans mainly at the expense of others, which is due to her natural laziness and reluctance to take responsibility. Elena-Taurus is an excellent speaker who can convince anyone to act as she needs, while she will never forget to emphasize her merits and importance. Men adore her, but her heart belongs to that one and only beloved man, to whom she is ready to forgive a lot.

Elena - Gemini

Thanks to her cheerfulness, wit and openness, Elena-Gemini can easily win over others. She gives the impression of a person whose life is like a holiday, in which there is no place for sadness and troubles. But this does not mean at all that there are no problems in her life, it’s just that Elena-Gemini knows how to treat them lightly. In relationships with men, she is careful: she will easily flirt, while she will build a serious relationship for a long time, subjecting her chosen one to many checks.

Elena - Cancer

This is a scrupulous nature, in whose head there arises great amount ideas that remain just ideas. And all for the reason that Elena-Cancer is used to counting on someone, and not on herself. She often exaggerates her personal merits, but she also takes defeats extremely hard, blaming everything on fate, which is unfavorable to her.

Elena-Cancer constantly looks for flaws in her partner, accusing him of cheating and insufficient attention to her person.

Elena - Leo

Pride, vanity, power and temperament are the main characteristics of Elena-Leo, because of which those around her do not like her. Her condescending manner of communication does not endear her either. Elena-Leo herself is convinced of her chosenness, uniqueness and irresistibility. Undoubtedly, she attracts men with her independent character, but not all of them are ready to bow to the passionate Elena-Leo and indulge all her whims.

Elena - Virgo

This is a tough and principled person, in whose life there is no place for passions and emotions. Regularity and stability are the basis on which (according to Elena-Virgo) life is built, both social and family. Such life principles are not shared by all men, so it is often very difficult for Elena-Virgo to arrange her personal life. her ideal partner would be a man who takes life lightly.

Elena - Libra

This is a spontaneous, sociable and energetic woman who loves to talk more than listen (by the way, it is better not to trust her with secrets, since she absolutely does not know how to keep them). Elena-Libra wants to take an active part in the life bustling around her, it’s just a pity that there are only 24 hours in a day. It is not so easy to win the heart of Elena-Libra the first time, because she strives for a stable and long-term relationship in which her partner will provide her with a certain amount of freedom.

Elena - Scorpio

This talented, but impressionable and somewhat irritable woman is guided primarily by emotions and spiritual impulses, while cold calculation and common sense fade into the background. Elena-Scorpio is very hot-tempered, which leads to the creation conflict situations. Elena, born under this sign, is capable of truly deep feelings, but her temperament is fraught with quarrels.

Elena - Sagittarius

The independence and enterprise of Elena-Sagittarius knows no bounds. Only she prefers to generate ideas rather than implement them (she can impeccably organize the process of translating a plan into reality, but she is a poor performer). Elena-Sagittarius is constantly in search of unusual sensations, so her novels are often short-lived and frivolous.

Elena - Capricorn

This sensible and pragmatic woman gravitates towards order, both in her personal life and in her work. She does not like petty and frivolous people who do not take life seriously. Elena-Capricorn always has everything under control - and appearance, both actions and words. She accepts the advances of men, but with caution. He will never allow flirting with strangers. Such coldness and prudence make it extremely difficult for Elena-Capricorn to trust a man and fall in love.

Elena - Aquarius

This is an independent and freedom-loving nature that lives in peace and harmony with itself, preferring not to meddle in someone else’s life and not to let it into its own. Elena-Aquarius does not like to conflict; she would rather remain silent correctly, but at the same time draw her own conclusions. She is feminine and graceful, so she has no shortage of fans and romances. She will connect her life with a man who will be more likely to be her true friend than a passionate lover.

Elena - Pisces

This is a good-natured and sensitive nature who is afraid of offending her interlocutor by word or deed. Elena-Pisces will not prove that she is right, but will give in to her opponent, even if she knows that she is one hundred percent right. Elena-Pisces has charm and charm, so she often “catch” the admiring glances of men. She knows how to love sincerely, selflessly and selflessly.

Compatibility of the name Elena with male names

Elena and Alexander

Elena and Maxim

Despite the fact that both Lena and Maxim do not want to part with their freedom, they manage to build a trusting, but at the same time quite independent relationship in which there is no room for mistrust. Their restless natures cannot stand loneliness, so life is always multifaceted and unusual, full of events and emotions.

Elena and Vladimir

Elena and Mikhail

The dissimilarity of the characters of Elena and Mikhail does not mean that these two cannot be together. Yes, both are subject to mood swings. Yes, both are emotional and hot-tempered. But they know how to make concessions, listen and forgive, so their strange union often stands the test of time.

Elena and Roman

These relationships are based primarily on the sexual component. Common interests (both everyday and spiritual) fade into the background, especially since both have enough energy to solve several tasks or problems at once. In the couple of Elena and Roman, it is the passion and dissimilarity of characters that will help create a strong family.

Elena and Nikolay

Elena and Valery

Between Elena and Valery there is not only love, but also friendship, not only passion, but also tenderness. In addition, they are united by common interests, so their union, which is not afraid of any circumstances or obstacles, will be strong.

Elena and Yuri

These two prefer an atmosphere of celebration and fun, so they surround themselves with people who go through life easily, without bending under any circumstances. But Elena and Yuri should remember that real life- this is not a theatrical performance, otherwise they cannot avoid divorce.

Elena and Anatoly

Anatoly's practicality does not fit well with Elena's carelessness, for whom life should be filled with fun. In addition, Elena can hardly be called an ideal housewife, while for Anatoly it is extremely important that peace, comfort and coziness reign at home. In general, the compatibility between them is extremely low.

Elena and Ruslan

Quarrels rarely occur in this couple, because they do not have time for it. And the whole point is that both Elena and Ruslan see their mission not only in creating a family, but also in helping others. So active life position helps them get to know each other and the world around them. They are never bored, which is very important for building strong relationships.

Elena and Victor

This creative union has great chances, because both partners are looking in the same direction. In marriage, Elena and Victor always support each other (and they teach their children that people should help each other). It is not surprising that this couple has many friends who appreciate them for their openness and good nature.

Elena and Nikita

This couple, whose energy and strength can only be envied, can be both a strong family union and a successful partnership tandem. And this is quite natural, because both partners have an analytical mind and entrepreneurial acumen. But Elena and Nikita love power and fame, which can destroy their relationship.

Elena and Kirill

This union is very interesting, because both partners in it strive to explore the world around them and find new facets in it. Travel brings Elena and Kirill closer, whose thoughts and feelings are directed in the same direction. This couple is definitely not in danger of boredom.

Elena and Leonid

Leonid, accustomed to always being the first in everything, is fascinated by Elena’s love of freedom and rebellion. He spares no effort to conquer his chosen one. But over time, Elena’s independence may become an obstacle to building family happiness. If Leonid can suppress the feeling of possessiveness in himself, then the union can become strong.

Elena and Peter

Peter's seriousness attracts Elena, who lacks rationality and pragmatism. But the problem is that the woman in this union does not want to learn from her man, believing that her job is to be there and give her lover joy. When Peter starts lecturing Elena, she simply turns around and leaves.

Elena and Arthur

Italian passions run high in this couple, where every little thing can become a reason for a huge scandal. And if at the beginning of family life such quarrels are followed by passionate reconciliations, then over time Elena and Arthur withdraw into themselves, and love is replaced by irritability and indifference.

Elena and Gregory

Ordinary family life does not threaten Elena and Grigory, because even after five years of marriage they will resemble two lovers who have just found each other. They always have something to talk about, they treat each other warmly, tenderly and reverently and try to avoid quarrels.

Elena and Edward

In this tandem, both partners are looking for novelty, and this can include travel, moving, changing jobs, and meeting new people. The main thing is not to forget about stability, otherwise sooner or later love and romance will be broken by the realities of life.

Elena and Vasily

Elena and Vasily suit each other, first of all, sexually, so their relationship begins brightly and passionately. But their living together most often it doesn’t work out, and all because of the dissimilarity of their characters and interests.

Elena and Fedor

Both partners strive for power, but are often unable to share the reins of power between themselves, which causes conflicts to arise. And since neither Elena nor Fyodor know how or want to compromise, their family life does not work out.

Elena and Gennady

This union is based on the spiritual unity of partners, for whom feelings and experiences are important, and not the material component. They know how to clearly plan their lives, but are not always ready for the difficulties that life presents, which can destroy their union.

Since ancient times the name was given great importance. It was believed that it influences the character and destiny of a person. People in all countries took his choice very seriously. Many names were considered to bring good luck. One of them is the name Elena. Its meaning is quite contradictory.

What does the name Elena mean?

It came from Greek language and means “chosen”, “sunny”, “bright”. There is a version that it comes from the word “helios”, that is, the sun. This name was a symbol of beauty and femininity. According to legend, Elena was considered the most beautiful woman, and this was the reason. According to another version, it is derived from ancient name Selena, what does the moon mean? But the characteristics of the name and the qualities of its bearers do not confirm this theory. Although in Elena’s character opposite qualities often coexist: excitability, activity, that is, solar traits, and receptivity, isolation - lunar traits.

Therefore, since childhood, Elena has been very impressionable, but calm and affectionate. With loved ones she is emotional and very trusting. Parents need to know what the name Elena means, because this girl really needs to be loved, if she doesn’t feel it, she can become withdrawn and stubborn. These children generally study poorly because they are a little lazy, sloppy and like to put things off until tomorrow. They are often unpunctual and lack initiative. But if their parents help them cope with these qualities, they can study well, because they have a very good memory, rich imagination and a heightened sense of beauty. But more often than not, these qualities do not lead to good grades, but to the fact that Elena lives in a world of fantasy and dreams. They love fairy tales very much, especially about balls and princesses. They love everything beautiful and shiny, outfits and jewelry. Therefore, they are fond of handicrafts, try to sew, knit and make jewelry. But despite this, they often change interests and manage their household poorly. Many Elenas are ready to be content with minimal comfort and are often sloppy.

The name Elena means that its bearers are emotional and always worry about their favorite characters in books and films. But in life they are in no hurry to really come to the rescue, although they are very

kind. And if in childhood they are compliant, obey authority figures and strong people, then when they grow up, they become capricious, eccentric and love to be admired. They often have many admirers, love adventures, but they usually do not marry for love and are often unhappy in their family life. These women are often jealous, but in love they are capable of sacrifice. Elena can be inquisitive, envious and very touchy, and they always try to punish the offender.

What else does it mean? She is very emotional, so she often chooses creative

profession, as well as the work of a psychologist and translator. Because of her laziness, she rarely achieves great success in her work. Although she loves to work and communicate with people.

Elena has many positive qualities: she can create an atmosphere of peace and comfort in the family, she is very cheerful, talkative, optimistic and rich in imagination. She easily gets along with any people and knows how to adapt to any situation.

Of course, not all Elenas have these qualities. A lot depends on a person’s upbringing and environment, and on his zodiac sign. In addition, the name does not influence a person independently, but together with the patronymic and surname. And what do they call a woman? diminutive names or nicknames is also important. But all the same, it is advisable for parents choosing a name to know what the name Elena means.