Name:
Helena
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Helena is a Latinate form of Helen. 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:
he-LE-nah
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
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Famous Helena:
Helena Christensen : model
Helena Bonham Carter : actress
Helena Mattsson : actress
Helena Nyblom : writer
Helena Rojo : actress