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“bright”
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| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English |
| Starting sound | Ye |
| Numerology | 8 · The Achiever |
| Birth Rashi | Check with DOB + Time + Place |
| Loved by | 0 parents |
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Yelena is a girl name of English origin, popular among Russian families. It means “bright, shining light”.
Yelena is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.
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