Ellen means "bright" or "shining" and derives from the Greek name Helene, which comes from the root "hele" meaning "torch" or "bright." The name is used across Christian-majority Western cultures and gained prominence through Saint Helen (mother of Constantine), though it became especially popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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