Helen: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: he-hle-hn
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Torch

The name Helen is of Greek origin and has several meanings, including "torch" or "light". It is derived from the Ancient Greek name Ἑλένη, Helenē, which comes from Proto-Hellenic *Ηwelénā and has roots in the pre-Hellenic or late Proto-Indo-European *Swelénā, meaning "to shine" or "warm". In Greek mythology, Helen is a significant figure, considered the "shining light" and the "bright one". She is the daughter of Zeus and Leda, and her kidnapping by Paris sparked the Trojan War.

Helen Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Helen is currently #474 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Helen is currently #266 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Helen is currently #139 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Helen is currently #91 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Helen is currently #468 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Helen is currently #266 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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