Ellena sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Elena, Eleanor, and Ellen are the closest matches by sound. Most share Ellena's Greek-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"torch, shining light"
"young warrior"
"beloved"
"maiden, girl"
"resurrection, she who shall rise again"
"the awaited one"
"God answered, God has spoken"
"whole, universal"
"star-shaped flower"
"the heavens, royalty"
"from Scotland"
"noble strength"
"little warrior, warlike"
"battle king"
"unintelligible speakers (Sioux term for Cheyenne people)"
"evening, twilight"
"holy (folk association)"
"foreign woman (as variant of Barbara)"
"gift of God"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Ellena — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Greek origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Ellena.
Rhythm: Ellena is a 3-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.