Meaning A girl's name of Russian origin, it means "pure." Origin of Elena Russian , Slavic Popular Middle Names Marie, Rose, Grace, Sofia, Victoria, Maria, Rae, Mae, Kate, Isabel Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Elena EHLEY-nah Similar Names Jekaterina Kati Katerin Katy Irta Katrin Adn Aatika Emasdouhi Eithne Year by Year Popularity of Elena