Jele
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jele
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Jele is regarded as a South Slavic short and pet form of the name Jelena, which as a Russian variant has its origin in Helena. In the German translation, the name stands for "the radiant", "the shining", "the luminous", "the beautiful", "the torch" or "the moon".
What does the name Jele mean?
Jele is a female first name that is considered a South Slavic short and pet form of the name Jelena, which can be traced back to the Russian derivation of Helena. Translated, the name means "the radiant", "the shining", "the luminous", "the beautiful", "the torch" or "the moon" in German. Its roots go back to Ancient Greek, derived from the terms helénē (ἑλένη), meaning "the torch", "the light" or "the glow", hēlios (ἥλιος) for "the sun", "the sunlight" and "the sunbeams", as well as selēnē (σελήνη) for "the moon". Occasionally, Jele is also used as a short form of Gabriele. In Slavic, the name means "fir/fir tree". Other variants include Jelica, Jelika, Jela, Jelina, Yalena, Ilona, Ilena, and Yelin.
Where does the name Jele come from?
The name Jele has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the radiant". The etymological components are helénē (ἑλένη), meaning "the torch", "the light" or "the glow", as well as hēlios (ἥλιος), which stands for "the sun", "the sunlight" and "the sunbeams", and selēnē (σελήνη), meaning "the moon". It is a female first name with origins in the Russian and South Slavic languages.
How do you pronounce Jele?
Jele is pronounced as 'Jee-leh'.
When is the name day of Jele?
The name days for Jele are April 26, May 21, August 18, October 29, and November 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Jele is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2020, when it reached 1,861st place. Over the last ten years, the name Jele has been given about 30 times, resulting in a 4,871st place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 5,037th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jeje / Jelchen / Jelica
Famous people
- Jele Brückner (German actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jele
What is the origin of the name Jele?
The name Jele has its roots in Ancient Greek and is a short form of the name Jelena, which is considered a Russian derivation of Helena.
What does the name Jele mean?
Jele means 'the radiant' and is also associated with terms like 'the luminous', 'the beautiful' or 'the torch'.
How popular is the name Jele?
The popularity of the name Jele varies by region, but it is recognized as a female first name in some countries, particularly in the Slavic area.