Meaning
torch, light, sun
Origin
Helen is a name of Greek origin, rooted in classic tradition.
It appears in our records across 18 countries (BR, CA, CO, CY, GB, GT, HK, HU, IE, MY, NG, NL, NO, SE, SG, US, UY, ZA).
Style
- elegant
- classic
- feminine
- international
- timeless
- traditional
Famous people named Helen
- Helen of Troy
Variations
Helena, Elena, Lenka, Elen, Ellen, Helene, Eleanor, heleen, Ellie, Lena
Popularity
Helen appears in 18 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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