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Elaine name meaning
Last Name
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Elaine mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Elaine
User Submitted Origins
Greek
59%
English
38%
French
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Elaine means "Elaine as a girl's name is of Greek origin meaning 'sun ray or shining light'. It is a French variant of Helen" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Elaine means "Light - French version of Helen" and is of French origin.
- 3 people from all over the world agree the name Elaine is of Greek / Geez origin and means "Light".
- According to 4 people from all over the world, the name Elaine is of Greek origin and means "Pure".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Elaine means "sunlight".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Elaine means "Love" and is of English origin.
- A user from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Elaine means "Nice".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun
Same as Olein.
Etymology: Gr. � olive oil, oil, from � the olive tree: cf. F. élaïne
Wiktionary
From Old French Elaine, a variant of Elene, cognate to Helen, ultimately from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē). A Celtic origin has also been suggested since the name appears in Arthurian legend.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Notable Persons Named Elaine
Notable Persons Named Elaine
Elaine Chao
Elaine Chao is a Director of the Peace Corps, 24th United States Secretary of Labor, and Director of thePeace Corps. Elaine was born on March 26th, 1953 in Taipei.
Elaine May
Elaine May is a screenwriter, film director, actress, and comedian. Her career lasted from 1958 to 2000. Elaine was given the name Elaine Iva Berlin on April 21st, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Elaine Paige
Elaine Paige is a musician. She was most active from 1964 to present. Elaine was given the name Elaine Jill Bickerstaff on March 5th, 1948.
Elaine Hendrix
Elaine Hendrix is an actress, singer, dancer, model, activist, producer, actor, singing, dance, activism, and film producer. She has had major accomplishments since 1992. Elaine was given the name Katherine Elaine Hendrix on December 28th, 1970 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Elaine Stritch
Elaine Stritch was an actress and singer. Her career lasted from 1944 to 2014. Elaine was born on February 2nd, 1925 in Detroit. She breathed her last breath on July 17th, 2014.
Elaine Marie Benes
Elaine Marie Benes is an editor, personal assistant to mr. pitt, copy writer for j. peterman, waitress at tufts university cafeteria, and tufts university.
- Elkie BrooksMusician
- Elaine LuiTelevision Personality
- Elaine StewartActress
- Elaine MilesActor
- Elaine YiuActor
- Elaine GiftosActress/dancer
- Elaine Davidson
- Elaine Fuchs
- Elaine SmithFor Coatbridge
- Sara ShaneActress
- Elaine S. Dalton
- Elaine EdwardsSenator
- Elaine McCoySenator for Alberta
- Elaine YoungsBeach Volleyball Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Elaine
Notable Persons With the Last Name Elaine
Hatfield Elaine
Hatfield was born on October 22nd, 1937 in Detroit.
Lauren Elaine
Lauren was born on November 7th, 1983 in San Diego.
Candace Elaine
Candace Elaine is an actor. She was most prominent from 2004 to present. Candace was born in 1972 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Elaine
Elaine is a soccer player for the Älta IF, Associação Ferroviária de Esportes (women), Umeå IK, Saint Louis Athletica, Tyresö FF, and Brazil women's national football team. Elaine was born on November 1st, 1982 in Salvador, Bahia.
Fun Facts about the name Elaine
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