Usage, description and more for Ellen
Gender: Female
Origin: 
Greece
Also available in
German,
Estonian,
Finnish,
Norwegian Bokmål,
Dutch,
Swedish,
Ellen is used in
Denmark 
Switzerland 
Germany 
Australia 
Canada 
United Kingdom 
New Zealand 
Estonia 
Finland 
Norway 
Netherlands 
Sweden
Countries where Ellen has name day
Ellen has a name day in
Estonia and Ellen's next name day is Februari 10 (next year).
Ellen has a name day in
Finland and Ellen's next name day is Februari 10 (next year).
Ellen has a name day in
Norway and Ellen's next name day is May 21.
Ellen has a name day in
Sweden and Ellen's next name day is August 18.
Origin and Meaning of the Name Ellen
The name Ellen has origins in several languages, including English, Greek, and Hebrew. In English, Ellen is a variant of the name Helen, which comes from the Greek name Helene. In Greek mythology, Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda, known for her beauty and being the cause of the Trojan War. The name is also associated with the Greek word "helene," meaning "torch" or "light."
In Hebrew, Ellen is believed to be derived from the name Elinor, which means "God is my light" or "God's light." This reflects a spiritual and illuminating quality associated with the name. Throughout history, variations of the name Ellen have been popular in various cultures, symbolizing beauty, light, and divine guidance.