Jelena
//jɛˈleɪnə// name, slang
name, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A transliteration of the Russian female given name Еле́на (Jeléna), equivalent to Helen.
- 2 The couple consisting of celebrities Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. slang
"“Jelena” ended their almost two year relationship just a week ago when, as reports state, Justin wouldn't “be her boyfriend” any more."
- 3 A transliteration of the Pannonian Rusyn female given name Єлена (Jelena), equivalent to Helen.
Example
More examples"“Jelena” ended their almost two year relationship just a week ago when, as reports state, Justin wouldn't “be her boyfriend” any more."
Etymology
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Russian Еле́на (Jeléna) and Pannonian Rusyn Єлена (Jelena), from Latin Helena, from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē). Doublet of Helen and Ellen.
Etymology 2
Blend of Justin + Selena.
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