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Helen name meaning
Last Name
265
in the U.S.
in 2010
265
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Helen mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Helen
User Submitted Origins
Greek
66%
English
26%
Amharic
5%
Eritrea
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Greece, the name Helen is of Greek origin and means "This name means light and it symbolizes the prettiness, as Helen was an ancient queen whose prettiness caused a 10 years war".
- According to 2 people from Maryland, U.S., the name Helen is of Greek origin and means "Shining light".
- 6 people from all over the world agree the name Helen is of Greek origin and means "Light".
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Helen is of Greek origin and means "Light,sun,star".
- According to a user from China, the name Helen is of Greek origin and means "Auburn light".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Helen means "Alluring light".
- According to a user from Turkey, the name Helen is of Greek origin and means "Daughter of Zeus and Leda, taken to Troy by Paris, causing the 10 year-long Trojan War in Greek mythology. Based on Homer's narrative, Helen became one of the major figures of the Greek tragedy".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Helen means "Bright and beautiful".
- A submission from Eritrea says the name Helen means "beautiful" and is of Amharic origin.
- According to a user from Sweden, the name Helen means "Tires".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
Wiktionary
From French Hélène, from Latin Helena, from Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helénē).
- (Greek mythology) the daughter of Zeus and Leda, considered to be the most beautiful woman in the world; her abduction by Paris brought about the Trojan War.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
- Any of various papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.
Helen was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Estonian, Norwegian, Swedish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Helen
Notable Persons Named Helen
Helen Keller
Helen Keller was an author, political activist, lecturer, and activism. Helen was given the name Helen Adams Keller on June 27th, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, U.S. She left this life on June 1st, 1968.
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren is an actor. She was most active from 1966 to present. Helen was given the name Helen Lydia Mironoff on July 26th, 1945 in Hammersmith, London, England.
Helen Hunt
Helen Hunt is an actress, director, and screenwriter. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1973 to present. Helen was given the name Helen Elizabeth Hunt by her parent Gordon Hunt (director) on June 15th, 1963 in Culver City, California, U.S.
Sade
Sade is a singer-songwriter, composer, arrangement, record producer, and arranger. Sade was given the name Helen Folasade Adu on January 16th, 1959 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
P. L. Travers
P. L. Travers was a children's literature writer, actress, and journalist. P. was given the name Helen Lyndon Goff on August 9th, 1899 in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. She passed away on April 23rd, 1996.
Helen McCrory
Helen McCrory is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1990. Helen was given the name Helen Elizabeth McCrory on August 17th, 1968 in London.
- Beatrix PotterChildren's Author
- Helen BaxendaleActress
- Helen SlaterActress
- Helen KhanActress
- Helen ReddyMusician
- Helen HayesActress
- Helen ThomasAuthor
- Helen Clark8th Administrator of TheUnited Nations Development Programme
- Helen PittsSuffragist
- Helen Glover
- Terry Moore
- Helen GeorgeActress
- Tess DalyModel (people)
- Helen ShapiroMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Helen
Notable Persons With the Last Name Helen
Princess Helen
She holds the title Princess Elena Petrovna of Russia. Princess was born as the child of Peter I of Serbia and Princess Zorka of Montenegro on November 4th, 1884 in Cetinje. Princess is also known as Princess Elena Petrovna of Russia; Princess Jelena of Serbia. She died on October 16th, 1962.
Sucharita
Sucharita is an actress. She was most active from 1972 to present. Sucharita was given the name Baby Helen in 1958 in Dhaka, East Pakistan.
Saints Centola and Helen
They hold the title Martyrs. They left this life in 304.
Trix Helen
Trix was born in 1886. She passed away on November 19th, 1951.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Helen | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 65.28% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 16.23% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 6.04% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 7.17% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Helen
People with the last name Helen are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Helen
| #12 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #31 | Classic Girl Names |
| #2 | Old-Fashioned Girl Names |