Неля
/Ne-lya/
Nelya, Nelya
Gender
Girls
Origin
Slavic
Popularity
#23409
Syllables
2 syllables
Meaning
Nelya, Nelya
The name Nelya is a traditional Ukrainian form of the name Olena, widespread in folk songs, fairy tales and poems; it embodies tenderness, beauty and feminine sensuality.
Nicknames & variations
Personality traits
Famous bearers
Неля Ковальчук
українська актриса театру і кіно
Неля Петрова
співачка народних пісень
Неля Соловйова
українська художниця
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