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Helena

HEH-leh-nah

Popularity

#414

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Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

39,561

Peak Year

#754 in 2024

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Greek word 'Helene' meaning 'torch,' 'bright,' or 'shining one.' It is associated with Helen of Troy.

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LenaEllaHellaEllie

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Helena Bonham Carter

    British actress known for eccentric roles

  • Saint Helena

    Mother of Emperor Constantine, early Christian saint

Nicknames

LenaEllaHellaEllie

Spelling Variations

ElenaHélèneHelen

Similar Names

SophiaOliviaAuroraIsabella

Personality Traits

IntelligentGracefulKindRadiant

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