Jelena

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Name: Jelena

Gender: Feminine

Location: Europe

Language: Serbian

Thematic: Mythology

Meaning: Torch; shining one.

Comments: The name Jelena means as well: understanding, smart, brave, most beautiful woman in the world (Helen also), has a good heart, perfectionist but in a good way and has a hidden talent that she is very good at. Jelena likes to work alone and she doesn't show her emotions so much even though she is a very emotional person. In her business life she would like to be someone who has power and is successful. Jelena comes from the name of the famous mythological character Helen (Helena) of Troy. It's Serbian, Croatian and Latvian. In Russian it is Yelena.