Scandinavian name
Elina
Torch, bright one; Finnish/Swedish form of Helena, very popular in Finland.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 3
- Regions
- Finland, Sweden
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Elina is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Finland, Sweden. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Torch, bright one; Finnish/Swedish form of Helena, very popular in Finland.
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Related Scandinavian names
- Elin — Torch, bright one; Nordic Helen lineage.
- Isadora — Gift of Isis; Greek/Latin origin used in Scandinavian countries as an elegant long-form alternative.
- Alma — Nourishing, kind; Latin-root name with long Nordic use.
- Anja — Grace; Nordic Anna form.
- Annika — Grace; Swedish pet form of Anna with wide Nordic use.