Origin of the name Elina:
A Spanish form of Helen, which is a cognate of the Greek Helenē, a name derived from ēlē (light, torch, bright).
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Elina is also a traditional and common name in Finland.
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Elina is an ancient sanskrit word meaning "woman of intelligence".
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Global Popularity of the Name Elina
- #76 in Sweden
- #161 in Norway
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