♀ Name Helena – light

Origin:	Greek
Meaning:	light, bright, shining, beautiful, torch, moon
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Helena is a name from Greek mythology and means “torch,” “beautiful,” or “bright”.

Where does the name Helena come from?

Helena is a Latin variant of the ancient Greek name Helénē (Ἑλένη). In Greek mythology, Helena was the daughter of Zeus and Leda and the wife of Menelaos. She was considered the most beautiful woman. Her kidnapping by the Trojan prince Paris resulted in the Trojan War.

What does the name Helena mean?

Helena means “torch” and “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” or “shining” in ancient Greek. The name is as well derived from ancient Greek “σελήνη” (selēnē) meaning “moon”.

Word composition

• Ancient Greek “ἑλένη” (helénē) = torch
• Ancient Greek “ἥλιος” (hēlios) = sun, sunlight, sunshine
• Ancient Greek “σελήνη” (selēnē) = moon

Pronunciation of Helena

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Last updated: 1/24/2025