Ellina

Meaning of Ellina

Ellina is a feminine given name in English, pronounced EL-ee-nuh (/ˈɛliːnə/), and derives from the ancient Greek Helenē, meaning “torch” or “light.” As a morphological variant of Helen and Elena, it has seen adoption in Hellenic and Slavic contexts before finding measured use among Anglo-American parents. According to Social Security Administration data, Ellina ranked 933rd in 2024 with 17 recorded births, maintaining a position between 900 and 950 over the past decade—a pattern that reflects stable yet uncommon usage. The name’s trochaic stress pattern (initial emphasis followed by two unstressed syllables) and its clear vowel-consonant structure enhance pronunciation clarity in English. This combination of classical etymology, phonological accessibility and moderate rarity makes Ellina an analytically appealing choice for parents who value both historical depth and distinctive precision.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as EL-ee-nuh (/ˈɛliːnə/)

• Eliza
• Ella
• Eliana
• Elena
• Elisa
• Ellen
• Elina