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Hellena

heh-LEE-nuh

Popularity

#14056

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

184

Peak Year

#13 in 2022

First Recorded

1916

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

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HelenLenaEllie

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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.

Nicknames

HelenLenaEllie

Spelling Variations

HelenaHeleneElena

Similar Names

HelenElenaSelenaLeona

Personality Traits

IntelligentGracefulArtisticMysterious

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