Alaena
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alaena
The name 'Alaena' is a modern variant of 'Alaina' or 'Elena,' meaning "light" or "torch," derived from the Greek root *helene*.
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Etymology
The name 'Alaena' is a modern variant of 'Alaina' or 'Elena,' meaning "light" or "torch," derived from the Greek root *helene*. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its association with the Greek mythological figure Helen of Troy.
Alaena currently ranks #13,275 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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