Meaning and origin
Elina is a Finnish girl name. The meaning of the name is `Torch`.
Where is it used? The name Elina is mainly used in Finnish.
How do they say it elsewhere? Helen (In English) Eleanor (In English)
See also In Welsh: Elen In Ukrainian: Olena In Scottish: Eilidh In Romanian: Ileana In Latvian and in Serbian: Jelena In Italian, Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian and in Romanian: Elena In Irish: Léan In Hungarian and in Finnish: Ilona In Hungarian: Ili In Hungarian: Ilka In Hungarian: Ilonka In German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Portuguese, Polish and in Finnish: Helena In German: Lene In German: Leni In German: Helene In French: Hélene In Finnish: Eliina In English: Elaine In English: Ellen
What Elina`s say about their name
The best thing about the name Elina: Its nice name and has lovely meanings like, intelligent, pure, bright light and amazing :)
The worst thing about the name: Well, im Finnish and Elina is one of the most used names in Finland so, there is always 2 girls in class whos names are Elina. And Elina has here many nickanames like Ellu and Lellu
If my name wasn`t Elina....: Hmm... I dont know :)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Elina: Its is beautiful and unique. Most people comment on how much they like it. No inappropriate or annoying nicknames associated with this name. ;)
The worst thing about the name: Always misspelled. Not, as bad but also-- people calling me Alayna.
If my name wasn`t Elina....: I wouldn't be any different...but I like having a unique name because my identity is a little more set apart from the masses. ;)
Extra information: Nicknames associated with name are limited: Lina, linaballerina, lean bean, Linabina...