Helenka
Czech · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Helenka
Helenka is a diminutive of Helen, meaning "torch" or "light" from the Greek root *helenē*.
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Etymology
Helenka is a diminutive of Helen, meaning "torch" or "light" from the Greek root *helenē*. It is used primarily in Czech and Slovak cultures, often as a familiar form of Helena, with no specific religious association beyond its Christian usage in Central Europe.
Helenka currently ranks #743 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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