Helen

Girl
HEH-len
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Meaning
Shining light; torch
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Lucky #
5
First Letter
H

How Popular is Helen?

Girl names 37,741 names
Greek names 3,027 names
Girl Greek names 1,722 names
Names starting with H 3,744 names

What Does Helen Mean?

Helen is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Shining light; torch". It is widely used in Greek communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Helen has 5 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 37% of girl Greek names. This name has Greek origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: HEH-len

Numerology

5

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

Alternative Spellings

Alyona Halina Heleen Helen Helene Helenka Ileana Ileanna Ili Ilka Ilke Ilon Ilona Ilonka Iluska Olena Onella Yerachmiel Helena

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Updated Dec 11, 2024 Suggest Edit
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