The baby name Elleni is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LEH-nee (IPA: /ɛˈlɛni/).
Elleni is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Elleni is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-LEH-nee (IPA: /ɛˈlɛni/).
Elleni is Greek in Origin.
Elleni is an Ethiopian and Eritrean spelling of Eleni, a form of the Greek name Helene, often explained as torch, light, or bright one, from a root meaning to shine. Through Orthodox Christian connections, the Greek Eleni entered Amharic and Tigrinya, where it adapted to local pronunciation and transliteration; the doubled l and final -i are common features in these languages.
The name gained prestige via Empress Eleni of Ethiopia (d. 1522), a celebrated regent and diplomat, and through the widespread veneration of Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great. Elleni remains popular among Ethiopian and Eritrean families at home and in the diaspora, while close variants include Eleni, Elene, Elena, Helen, Helene, Helena, and Ellen; short forms include Ellie, Leni, and Lena. Its luminous meaning and layered history give Elleni a classic yet culturally grounded appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | Girls | 0 | #245 | 5 | 6,293 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #906 | 11 | 8,487 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Elleni is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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