Name Hélèna Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Hélèna

Hélèna is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Hélèna?

Hélèna is a French variant of the ancient Greek name Helénē (Ἑλένη). In the Greek mythology, Hélèna was the daughter of Zeus and Leda and was considered the most beautiful woman.

What does the name Hélèna mean?

Hélèna means “torch” (from ancient Greek “helénē/ἑλένη”) and “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” and “shining” (from ancient Greek “hēlios/ἥλιος” = sun/sunlight/sunshine). The name is as well derived from ancient Greek “selēnē/σελήνη” meaning “moon”.

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