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ArchivesThere was no Greek Goddess named Helena . . .
in reply to a message by Menke
. . . although Helen is a character in Ancient Greek mythology/literature, in Homer's Iliad (the story of Troy).
Alena could well be from Helena, but just as easily from Alina.
Alena could well be from Helena, but just as easily from Alina.
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yes i meant Helen from Troy and got confused a little with the Greek goddess of the Moon which is Selene (in Greek).
About the origin, like i said, Alena, when it's from Eastern Europe i'm pretty sure it's from Helena, because St. Helen is an important Saint there. That's a major reason why the name Jelena and Elena are so common in Russia and as Belarussia was long time part of Russia, there are hardly any difference except for the way of writing: Alena Elena.
that's all
About the origin, like i said, Alena, when it's from Eastern Europe i'm pretty sure it's from Helena, because St. Helen is an important Saint there. That's a major reason why the name Jelena and Elena are so common in Russia and as Belarussia was long time part of Russia, there are hardly any difference except for the way of writing: Alena Elena.
that's all
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