Elen - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Elen \e-len\ is of Welsh origin. Variant of Helen. The Welsh word "elen" means "nymph".

Elen has 1 variant form: Elin.

For more information, see also related names Eleanor and Ellen.

Baby names that sound like Elen are Eleen, Elena, Elyn, Eleni, Elon, Elene and Elan.

Elen is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Elen. Compare Elen with related baby names.