Elna name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek, Old Provençal and Old Greek
Usage: Swedish, Nordic, Dutch, Scandinavian, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Elna e-lna
Meaning: Splash of the Sun, Shining, Longing, Cherished and Desired
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What does Elna mean?

Elna's meaning is Splash of the Sun, Shining, Longing, Cherished or Desired is used majorly in Gujarati, Icelandic, Marathi, Dutch, Kannada, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Norwegian, Scandinavian, Telugu, Finnish, Malayalam, Faroese, Oriya, Nordic, Danish, Swedish and Greenlandic and a baby girl name is of Old Provençal, Old Greek and Greek origin.

Elna is version of pleasing and ever lasting Eleonora. Eleonora is German, Polish and Dutch equivalent of Eleanor. Also Eleonora is equivalent of Helen in Polish and Spanish languages. Eleonora's meaning is Variant of Helen and Foreign is of Old Greek and Arabic origin.

Elna is form of eternal and renowned Helena. Helena is variation of immutable and famed Helen. Helena is equivalent of Helene in Latin language. Pleasing and Evergreen Old Greek Helena, meaning of Helena is "Light and Spiritual Light".

Elna is short form of Helene. Helene is form of durable and customary Helen. Also Helene is a variant of prevalent Selene. Widespread and Perennial Helene has its origin in Old Greek, Helene means "In Mythology the Abduction of Zeus's Mortal Daughter Helen Sparked the Trojan War, Light and Shine One".

Also Elna is Scandinavian and Dutch cognate of Eleanor. Also Elna is Scandinavian and Dutch cognate of Helen.

How do I pronounce Elna?

The two syllabled name Elna is pronounced, e-lna. The name can also be pronounced as el-na or el-nuh.

Variants of Elna

Ellna, Helena, Eleonora, Helen, Helene, Alena, Ella, Babba, Gitta, Bene, Alienor, Eleanor, Elenora, Eleonore, Elina, Eleena, Eline, Aleanor, Aline, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie

Middle Names for Elna

Lavender, Severine, Marceline, Avalee, view more middle names that goes with Elna

Names that rhyme with Elna

How popular is the name Elna?

Elna was a common name in United States. Over 4405 babies have been named Elna since 1883. When at the peak of its usage in 1917,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 97 years.

Elna is an uncommon baby name in France, its highest ever rank is 2362 (1984) in its 15 years run on France naming chart. But Elna is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

As per our findings, over 30000 babies have been bestowed Elna around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023895111
2022121837
2021949010
2020794013
2019113198
2017158765
2016143146
2015164015
2014145376
2010149496
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Elna in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands2720
Finland05647
Sweden18813307
Norway298622
Denmark12710

Here's what numbers has to say about Elna

You are very smart and calculative. People see you as their leader because of your attitude, determination, and creative thinking. You believe in yourself, something we don't see much in people today. Pay more attention to your overall well-being. You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. If you want to play with the big players, act like one. You have to pay attention to your surroundings and the people you hang out with.

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  •  Gaya - Originated from Greek and Sanskrit, Unwonted Gaya means "A Holy City of India, Wealth or Offspring", specifically used in Bengali, Marathi and Hindi is used as a gender-neutral name
  •  Lainey - Originated from Old French and Hawaiian, Famed Lainey is used in English, Lainey means "Sun Ray, Light or The Torch" is a baby girl name
  •  Danay - Rare girl name Danay is originated from Old Greek, Danay means "From Denmark or Form of Danae" is primarily used in English
  •  Anastacio - Durable and Widespread Anastacio has its origin in Old Greek, Anastacio means "Risen One, Resurrection and The Elements Anastasis Meaning Resurrection" is given to boys. Anastacio is derivative of Anastasius.
  •  Sharman means A Fair Share or Delight is used as a unisex name which is rooted from Old Greek is notably used in Telugu and Kannada

Sibling Names for Elna

If you're looking for a name that complements your little one's unique personality, Elna may be the perfect option. As you explore different options, consider pairing Elna with a sibling name that creates a harmonious and meaningful combination. Here are some inspiring ideas to get you started.

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Famous people named Elna

  • Elna Reinach, South African former pro tennis player
  • Elnaz Shakerdust in Scandal as Actress
  • Elna Hubbell in Last Train to Pixley as Actress
  • Elna Baker in Dedication as Miscellaneous Crew
  • Elna Hellman, from 1935 comedy, romance flick Kaikki rakastavat, who portrayed the Kaisu.
  • In 1911, Elna From characterized the role of N In movie Ekspeditricen.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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