Meaning
light, torch, sun
Origin
Helena is a name of Greek origin, rooted in classic tradition.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (BE, BR, CH, CO, CZ, ES, FI, FR, GB, HR, HU, IR, IT, LB, PT, SE, US).
Style
- classic
- elegant
- international
- feminine
- traditional
- royal
Famous people named Helena
- Helena of Troy
- Helen of Troy
- Saint Helena (mother of Constantine)
- Helena Rubenstein
Variations
Hélène, Elena, eleni, hélia, Lenka, lena, henny, Helen, Lina
Nicknames
Léna, hélen, hena, Henny, Elin, Lee, Nina
Popularity
Helena appears in 17 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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