Mari-Helena
Hebrew-Greek · Girl · 5 syllables
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About the name Mari-Helena
Mari-Helena is a compound name combining "Mari" (a form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea") and "Helena" (from Greek Helene, meaning "torch" or "bright one").
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Etymology
Mari-Helena is a compound name combining "Mari" (a form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea") and "Helena" (from Greek Helene, meaning "torch" or "bright one"). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Northern European cultures, particularly in Finland, Sweden, and Germany, with roots in Christian tradition honoring the Virgin Mary and Saint Helena.
Mari-Helena currently ranks #3,219 in the United States as a girl's name.
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