Helene
Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Helene
Helene derives from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helenē), meaning "torch" or "bright" and likely connected to the Greek word for sun (helios).
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Etymology
Helene derives from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helenē), meaning "torch" or "bright" and likely connected to the Greek word for sun (helios). The name gained prominence through Helen of Troy in Greek mythology and has been used throughout European Christian cultures, particularly in Germanic and Romance-speaking regions, with notable historical bearers including Saint Helen (mother of Constantine I).
Helene currently ranks #3,602 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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