Еле́на
Jelénafeminine
Yelena is the English name Yelena in Russian, specifically the form Еле́на (Jeléna).
Meaning: female name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its form based on its role in a sentence. For example, it becomes Елену when it functions as the direct object in the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Jeléna.
Did you know?
- The suffix in Ленка is known as a 'diminutive-pejorative', meaning it can shift from being a cute nickname to a sharp insult based solely on the speaker's tone.
- The name Елена is the Russian version of 'Helen', and both trace back to the Greek word for 'torch' or 'shining light'.
- In Russian literature, referring to a character as Елена instead of Лена is often a deliberate stylistic choice to signal distance, coldness or social hierarchy.
Examples in context
- Еле́на это моё полное имя.Yelena eto moyo polnoye imya.Yelena is my full name.
- Еле́на сейчас работает в банке.Yelena seychas rabotayet v banke.Yelena is working at the bank now.
Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are at a party.
- Андрей AndreyКто эта девушка? Это Еле́на?Kto eta devushka? Eto Yelena?Who is that girl? Is it Yelena?
- Мария MariaДа, это она.Da, eto ona.Yes, it is her.
- Андрей AndreyОна очень красивая.Ona ochen' krasivaya.She is very beautiful.
- Мария MariaЯ согласна с тобой.Ya soglasna s toboy.I agree with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yelena” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
