Entry № 1711 · Sanskrit origin

Elina Elina — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ eh-LEE-nah /

Gender

Girl

Origin

Sanskrit

Meaning

"Pure, intelligent (Sanskrit + foundational)"

Syllables

Rank · US 2025

№ 0

First recorded

Ancient

The meaning

A name that means "pure, intelligent (sanskrit + foundational)".

Elina is read from the Sanskrit Elinā, carrying senses of pure, tender and bright of mind. Its soft shape has made it a favourite where Sanskrit heritage meets a modern ear.

Clean and gentle, it crosses easily between traditions while keeping its root.

Pure and bright of mind — a soft name that travels well.

In its original form

The name in its native script.

एलिना

Transliteration: Elinā
Pronunciation: / eˈliː.nə /
Root: —
Grammatical form: —

Popularity

Where Elina stands.

Current rank · 2025

№ 0 in the U.S.

All-time peak

№ 0 in 0

Babies named Elina · last year

93 in the U.S.

First entered SSA top-1000

Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular

Namesakes

Elinas before her.

Real people

—

In fiction

—

Names connected to Elina.

Numerology

The number behind Elina.

The Nurturer

Elina carries a clear numerological signature.

Parents on Elina

Why families chose this name.

"Sanskrit roots, 3 syllables. Elina."

Mother of one