Elain

eh-LAYN'eh-LAYN'2 syllables
🇬🇧Welsh
Bright

MEANING

TorchBright light

ORIGIN

Welsh

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Welsh word 'elain' meaning 'fawn' or 'torch'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with light and brightness in Welsh culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Wales, often as a representation of light or brightness.

🇫🇷French
Melodic

MEANING

Form of Helen

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Related to 'Helene', which means 'shining light'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Linked to the Greek mythological figure Helen of Troy.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly adopted in Francophone countries as a variation of Helen.

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