Helen:Torch of light

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Name:
Helen
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Helen originates in Greek language and means "torch of light". In Greek mythology, Helen is a famous figure, known as Helen of Troy. She was a daughter of Zeus, described as a beautiful woman. Her abduction by Paris triggered off a series of events which finally ended in the Trojan War. In Christianity, Saint Helena is the one who found the relics of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified. Throughout centuries, Helen has been one of the most popular feminine given names.
Pronunciation:
HEL-ən
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
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Famous Helen:

Helen Hunt : actress

Helen Baxendale : actress

Helen Taft : U.S. First Lady in the 20th Century

Helen Armstrong : artist

Helen Benbow : writer

Helen Berman : artist

Helen Brodie : model

Helen Buss : published author

Helen Campbell : published author

Helen Chappell : writer

Helen Craig : writer

Helen Daniel : writer

Helen Demott : artist

Helen Dunmore : writer

Helen Eriksen : jazz artist