What Does The Name Elaine Mean?

Elaine is both Greek and French. It means "torch" or "bright light".

It is a form of Helen and other variants are Elaina, Lainey and Lanie.

The origin of the name Elaine is Greek. The meaning of the name is Torch,bright light. This name is also know from French origin. Some variations of the name are Elaina, Elayne, Erena.

Elaine means Light in French and Beautiful Goddess in Greek!

The name "Elaine" has two meanings two different languages. In French it stands as a variation of Helen, whereas in Greek its a torch. This information can be viewed on the following link.
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