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Hellena

heh-LEE-nuh

Hellena is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A variant of 'Helena,' from Greek, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. It also relates to the sun and the moon.”. It currently ranks #14056 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2022.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Hellena Means

A variant of 'Helena,' from Greek, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. It also relates to the sun and the moon.

The Story of Hellena

A name that has graced history, carrying the light of ancient Greece and the allure of celestial bodies.

A sophisticated variant of Helena, Hellena draws directly from the Greek 'helene,' meaning 'light' or 'torch.' It also carries ancient connections to both the sun and the moon.

This name paints a picture of your daughter as a radiant presence, intelligent and graceful. You envision her possessing a captivating mystery, like the moon's soft glow or the sun's warm embrace.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Helen of Troy

    A figure from Greek mythology, famous for her beauty.

  • Helen Mirren

    Acclaimed British actress.

Personality Traits

IntelligentGracefulArtisticMysterious

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#13 in 2022

Total Births

184

First Recorded

1916

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