Elena is a variant of the Greek Helen, traditionally traced to a root meaning "light" or "shining one," though scholars have also proposed connections to the moon or to torches. The name is commonly read as carrying warmth and radiance -- a presence that draws attention gently rather than overwhelming a room.
The best artist in the world may chance to err, when he mistakes a true significator for a false one. - William Lilly (1602.-1681.)