Greek · Girl name
Helena
“torch, bright light”
About the name Helena
Helena is the Latinate form of Helen, from the Greek Helene, whose origin is uncertain; it may come from helene, meaning torch or bright light, or be related to selene, meaning moon. In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was the daughter of Zeus whose abduction began the Trojan War. Saint Helena, mother of the emperor Constantine, travelled to Jerusalem and was credited with finding the True Cross, and the island of Saint Helena is named after her. Shakespeare used the name for heroines in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and All’s Well That Ends Well. Related forms include Elena and Ilona.
- Meaning
- torch, bright light
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HEL-eh-nah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
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Middle names for Helena
- Helena Rose
- Helena Grace
- Helena Marie
- Helena Jane
- Helena Louise
Questions about Helena
- What does Helena mean?
- Helena is a Greek name meaning "torch, bright light".
- How do you pronounce Helena?
- Helena is pronounced HEL-eh-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Helena?
- Variants of Helena include Helen, Elena, Eleni, Helene, Ilona.
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