Elaine

Meaning

1. A female given name from Ancient Greek.
2. A town in the Shire of Moorabool, central western Victoria, Australia.

Etymology / origin

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. Doublet of Helen.

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