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Helene

he-LEN

Popularity

#3765

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

33,291

Peak Year

#728 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

French and German form of Helen, derived from the Greek name 'Helene,' meaning 'torch,' 'bright,' or 'shining one.'

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Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Hélène Grimaud

    French classical pianist

  • Helene Fischer

    German singer, dancer, entertainer, television presenter

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

BrightElegantKindIntelligent

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