Ylena
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ylena
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Ylena is a female first name that is regarded as the Bulgarian variant of Ilena and has its origin in the names Helena or Helene.
What does the name Ylena mean?
Ylena, as a female first name, is considered the Bulgarian form of Ilena and is derived from Helena or Helene. In German, the name is translated with meanings such as 'the Radiant', 'the Shining', 'the Luminous', 'the Beautiful', 'the Sun-like', 'the Torch', or 'the Moon'. The origin of the name can be found in Ancient Greek and is based on one of the three Greek terms helénē (ἑλένη), meaning 'the Torch', 'the Light', and 'the Shine', or hēlios (ἥλιος), meaning 'the Sun', 'the Sunlight', and 'the Sunrays', as well as selēnē (σελήνη), meaning 'the Moon'. Other variants include Jelena, Yelena, Yalena, Ilona, and Illona.
Where does the name Ylena come from?
The name Ylena has an Ancient Greek origin and means 'the Shining'.
How do you pronounce Ylena?
Ylena is pronounced approximately as 'Ih-leh-na'.
When is the name day of Ylena?
Ylena's name day is celebrated on several days, including April 26, May 21, August 18, October 29, and November 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Ylena is a rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2011 at 2,438th place. In the last ten years, Ylena has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 8,440th.
Nicknames & pet names
Yle / Ylenchen / Ylenica / Yli / Ylli / Ylly / Yllymaus
Similar first names
Famous people
- Ylena In-Albon (tennis player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ylena
What is the origin of the name Ylena?
Ylena has an Ancient Greek origin and is a Bulgarian form of Ilena. The name is derived from Helena and is common in various Slavic languages.
What does the name Ylena mean?
Ylena means 'the Radiant', 'the Shining', or 'the Luminous'. The origins of the name lie in Ancient Greek, where it is associated with terms for light, sun, and moon.
How popular is the name Ylena?
Ylena is popular in various countries, especially in Bulgaria and among Slavic peoples. The modern usage of the name is also gaining significance in other countries.