Elna

Elna is a name that is mainly given to baby girls. It has multiple origins where it is a diminutive of various terms. In Greek, Elna is a diminutive form of the name Helena which is derived from the Ancient Greek words 'Helenē ('Ελενη) and Helénē (Ἑλένη)'. The meaning of Elna is 'torch', 'brilliant', 'shining light', or 'the bright one'. In Scandinavian cultures, the name might also be a diminutive form of Eleanor, which comes from the Arabic root word نُور‎ (pronounced a,s nūr), meaning 'the other Aenor', 'merciful', and 'god is my light'. One famous personality bearing the name is Elna Jane Hilliard Grahn, the first female American soldier to ever serve on a United States Army General Court Martial. Others include Elna Kiljander, the Finnish architect renowned for her furniture designs and her model homes and kitchens and Elna Reinach, the South African former professional tennis player most famous for winning the US Open mixed doubles championship.

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Numerology

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

L is for lucky, who is more?

N is for nice, need I say more?

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

Lucky

Elna lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Elna in Pop Culture

• Luisa Anselmi character in the film "8 1/2"