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Heleena

Quick answerHeleena is a variant of Helen, meaning "torch" or "shining light," derived from the Greek root *helenē*.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,185
TrendStable
Peak year2005
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters7
Numerology5 Chaldean 11
Global rank#757

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Heleena

Heleena is a variant of Helen, meaning "torch" or "shining light," derived from the Greek root *helenē*.

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Etymology

Heleena is a variant of Helen, meaning "torch" or "shining light," derived from the Greek root *helenē*. It is used primarily in Finnish and Scandinavian cultures, with historical ties to the Greek mythological figure Helen of Troy, though the spelling "Heleena" is a modern Finnish adaptation.

Heleena currently ranks #16,185 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.

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