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Marie-Helene

Quick answerMarie-Helene combines Marie (from Latin "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or possibly derived from the Hebrew "Miriam") with Helene (from Greek "Helene," meaning "torch" or "shining light").

Greco-Latin · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank
TrendStable
Peak year1979
Syllables4
OriginGreco-Latin
LanguageFrench
CultureEuropean
ReligionChristianity
Numerology5 Chaldean 5
Global rank#84

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

About the name Marie-Helene

Marie-Helene combines Marie (from Latin "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or possibly derived from the Hebrew "Miriam") with Helene (from Greek "Helene," meaning "torch" or "shining light").

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Etymology

Marie-Helene combines Marie (from Latin "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or possibly derived from the Hebrew "Miriam") with Helene (from Greek "Helene," meaning "torch" or "shining light"). The compound name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, particularly in France, Belgium, and Quebec, with historical popularity among Christian families who honored both the Virgin Mary and Saint Helena.

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