Name:
Elaine
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Elaine is an Old French variant of Helen. Helen originates in Greek language and means "torch of light". In Greek mythology, Helen is a famous figure, known as Helen of Troy. She was a daughter of Zeus, described as a beautiful woman. Her abduction by Paris triggered off a series of events which finally ended in the Trojan War. In Christianity, Saint Helena is the one who found the relics of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified. Throughout centuries, Helen has been one of the most popular feminine given names. Elaine is the name of several characters in Arthurian legends.
Pronunciation:
i-LAYN
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Laney
Famous Elaine:
Elaine Audet : writer
Elaine Barry : writer
Elaine Coffee : artist
Elaine Crosby : professional golfer
Elaine Dame : jazz artist
Elaine Hammond : published author
Elaine Haxton : artist
Elaine Joyce : actress
Elaine Lawson : writer
Elaine May : comic
Elaine Miles : actress
Elaine Murphy : writer
Elaine Randell : poet
Elaine Stedman : writer
Elaine Stritch : actress
Elaine Viets : writer