Elena
/ˈɛ.le.na/
Elena is the Italian form of the female given name Elena.
Elena is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables. The stress is on the 1 of 3 syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɛ.le.na/.
Did you know?
- The name Elena shares its roots with the Greek word for 'torch' or 'shining light'.
- Italian speakers sometimes use the diminutive Elenina to express affection, adding a suffix that makes the name sound smaller and sweeter.
- In Italian literature and opera, the name Elena frequently evokes the figure of Helen of Troy, symbolizing a beauty that can trigger great conflict.
Examples in context
- Elena è la ragazza più alta della classe.Elena is the tallest girl in the class.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the use of Elena as a subject in a sentence.Tatoeba #977779 by hundo, translation #1405554 by CN
- Buongiorno, Elena. Come sta oggi?Good morning, Elena. How are you today?
- Ciao Elè! Hai tempo libero oggi?Hey Elè! Do you have free time today?
- Elena è una mia amica.Elena is a friend of mine.
- Ho incontrato Elena al parco.I met Elena at the park.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are talking about a mutual friend.
- ChiaraHai visto Elena oggi?Did you see Elena today?
- AlessandroNo, non l'ho vista.No, I haven't seen her.
- ChiaraÈ con me al bar.She is with me at the bar.
- AlessandroAllora vado subito da voi.Then I'm coming to join you both right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Elena, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Elena, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
