| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Ray of light |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Alina, Alenka, Lena, Lenka |
Alena is a feminine given name.
In the Balkans, this particular spelling of the name is predominantly found among the peoples of the former Yugoslav nations, specifically among the Bosniaks and Croats.[1] This region also has a male equivalent: Alen.
The name is also found in the Czech Republic, Belarus and Russia. Its meaning is "ray of light".[2]