Yelena
Meaning of Yelena
Yelena is a beautiful and feminine name with origins in both English and Russian. In English, it is pronounced as yuh-LAY-nuh (/jəˈleɪnə/), while in Russian it is pronounced as ye-LAY-nuh (/jɛˈlɛnə/). The name Yelena is often associated with qualities such as elegance, intelligence, and grace. It is a variation of the name Elena, which has been popular for many years. In the United States, the popularity of the name Yelena has fluctuated over time. In recent years, it has been given to approximately 30-60 newborn girls each year. If you're looking for a timeless and sophisticated name for your baby girl, Yelena may be the perfect choice.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as ye-LAY-nuh (/jɛˈlɛnə/)
English
- Pronunced as yuh-LAY-nuh (/jəˈleɪnə/)
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Notable People Named Yelena
| Yelena Isinbayeva is a retired Russian pole vaulter, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and world record holder in the event, known as one of the greatest female pole-vaulters of all time. |
| Yelena Skrynnik - Elena Borisovna Skrynnik is a Russian politician who was the first female minister of agriculture of the Russian Federation from March 2009 to May 2012. |
| Yelena Sergeyevna Produnova, also known as Elena, is a Russian former competitive gymnast known for her innovative and powerful skills on the vault and floor exercise, and has a vault named after her. |
| Yelena Taranova is an accomplished Azerbaijani paralympic sport shooter, winning silver and bronze medals at the Summer Paralympics and other international competitions. |
| Yelena Ezau is a Kazakhstani female volleyball player currently playing for the domestic club Altay VC. |
| Yelena Sipatova, a retired long-distance runner from the Soviet Union, was the winner of the Rome City Marathon (1995) and the Istanbul Marathon (1993). |
| Yelena Arkadyevna Naimushina was a Soviet gymnast. |
| Yelena Ivanovna Bolsun is a former Russian sprinter who competed in the 200 meters at the 2004 Summer Olympics and participated in multiple World Championships in Athletics. |
| Yelena Aleksandrovna Sokolova is a Russian long jumper. |
| Yelena Nikolayevna Shevchenko is a retired Russian gymnast who won a gold medal with the Soviet team at the 1988 Summer Olympics. |
| Yelena Stanislavovna Nagovitsyna is a Russian long-distance runner known for her achievements in the Women's 5000 metres at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2013 World Championships. |
| Yelena Tissina is a Russian sprint canoer who won two bronze medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in the late 1990s and early 2000s. |
| Yelena Yegorovna Gorchakova was a Russian javelin thrower who won bronze medals at the 1952 and 1964 Olympics, setting a world record in the 1964 qualification that remained unbeaten for eight years. |
| Yelena Afanasyeva - Yelena Aleksandrovna Vlasova-Afanasyeva is a former Russian athlete known for her accomplishments in the 800 meters, including a European title and a silver medal at the 1997 World Championships. |
| Yelena Grigoryevna Rudkovskaya is a Belarusian swimmer and Olympic champion who won gold in the 100m breaststroke and bronze in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. |
