Elene (given name)

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Elene
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Word/name Greek
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Related names Helen, Helena, Helene, Elena, Ellen, Eleni

Elene is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Helene. [1]

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References

  1. Haarmann, Harald (2014-09-17). Roots of Ancient Greek Civilization: The Influence of Old Europe. McFarland. p. 91. ISBN   978-0-7864-7827-9.