Elaine
Bright, derived from Helen, ultimately from a Greek root meaning sun or bright.
Meaning and origin
Elaine derives from Old French interpretations of Helen, whose Greek roots mean brightness.
How to pronounce Elaine
| English (US) | ih-LANE /ɪˈleɪn/ |
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