Yalenka
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Yalenka
Yalenka is a diminutive form derived from the Slavic name Elena or Yelena, ultimately from the Greek name Helene, meaning "bright" or "shining one." The name combines the Slavic diminutive suffix "-ka" with a shortened form of Elena.
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Etymology
Yalenka is a diminutive form derived from the Slavic name Elena or Yelena, ultimately from the Greek name Helene, meaning "bright" or "shining one." The name combines the Slavic diminutive suffix "-ka" with a shortened form of Elena.
The name is used primarily in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic cultures, with roots in Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions; it appears in historical records as a common diminutive among Slavic-speaking populations from the 19th century onward.
Yalenka currently ranks #1,050 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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