Aliona
Russian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Aliona
Aliona is a variant of the name Helen, meaning "torch" or "light," derived from the Greek root *helene*.
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Etymology
Aliona is a variant of the name Helen, meaning "torch" or "light," derived from the Greek root *helene*. It is primarily used in Eastern European cultures, especially Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, often within Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and gained historical prominence through figures like Aliona of Moscow, a 16th-century saint.
Aliona currently ranks #15,048 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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