Helena
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Helena
Helena derives from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helenē), which comes from the root "helē" meaning "bright" or "torch," and is also associated with the Greek goddess Selene and the concept of radiance.
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Etymology
Helena derives from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helenē), which comes from the root "helē" meaning "bright" or "torch," and is also associated with the Greek goddess Selene and the concept of radiance. The name was popularized across Christian Europe through Saint Helena, mother of Roman Emperor Constantine I, who is venerated for discovering the True Cross, making it particularly prominent in Catholic and Orthodox Christian traditions, though it has been used across Western and Northern European cultures since antiquity.
Helena currently ranks #363 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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