Helle name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 21st, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Norse and Old Greek
Usage: Scandinavian, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: he(l)-le
Meaning: Holy and Blessed
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What does Helle mean?

Famed Helle's origin is Old Norse and Old Greek is used mainly in Finnish, Swedish, Scandinavian, Norwegian, Greenlandic and Danish, meaning of Helle is "Holy or Blessed" is bestowed upon both boys and girls.

Helle is variation of immutable and cherished Helen. Helen is form of Helene in English language. Helen's meaning is Wicker, The Bright One and Shoot is originated from Old Greek and English.

Helle is a variant of popular Helge. Helge is form of Helgi in Swedish language. Renowned Helge's origin is Nordic and Old Norse, meaning of Helge is "Holy and The Elements Heilagr Meaning Prosperous Successful Holy Blessed".

Helle is form of Hella in Danish language.

How do I pronounce Helle?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Helle is he(l)-le. Some people pronounce it as hell-uh.

Variants of Helle

Helen, Helge, Helene, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie, Helgi, Helg, Hella, Hela, Eilen, Leni, Leny, Selene, Ailee, Eyleen, Alene, Aibhilin, Aveline, Eibhlin, Lanelle, Ella, Lenia, Leonia, Leonarda, Leonida, Ileane, Ileen, Ileana, Helga, *Hailaga

How popular is the name Helle?

In Denmark, Helle was once a common name since emerging in 1985 it has been given to over 307 babies. At its zenith in 1985,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times Helle is a rare baby name in Denmark where it may not be used now. Over 307 babies in Denmark have been named Helle.

The given name is a common name in Estonia and Cameroon while somewhat familiar name in Brazil, Germany, England, Canada and Greenland. At least, 50000 people globally have carried Helle as their given name according to our research.

Facts

Helle in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands58279
Finland000814
Sweden550419123
Norway5619842821
Denmark1019840

Here's what numbers has to say about Helle

The number 6 as your expression number reveals you have a caring nature. When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps. You believe that all living beings on this earth were born to enjoy and not kill ourselves from work to survive. You are a good listener, and always give the best advice, especially when it comes to relationships. You often get involved with people who have a hard time to express how they actually feel.

Other names liked by would be parents that are similar to Helle

  •  Gilles - Used primarily in Norwegian and French darling, Gilles aimed at boys, Gilles means "Shield-Bearer or Aigis" is originated from Germanic and Old Greek
  •  Narissa - Infrequent girl name Narissa is specifically used in English, meaning of Narissa is "Sea Nymph or In Greek Mythology the Nereids were Mermaids or Deities of the Seas" came from Old Greek
  •  Ulyssees - Ulysseess origin is Old Greek bestowed upon baby boys, meaning of Ulyssees is "The Word Odyssesthai Meaning to Hate, Wrathful and To be Angry". Ulyssees is resulted from Ulysses.
  •  Sybile - The infrequent girl name Sybile means "Priestess of Apollo" came from Greek
  •  Margarett - Meaning of Margarett is Pearl used for baby girls which of Old Greek origin is used commonly in English

Sibling Names for Helle

If you've decided on the name Helle for your little one, then you might be searching for sibling names that will complement it perfectly. To make things easier for you, we've compiled a list of wonderful names that will go well with Helle and sound great together. Check out our top picks below!

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Famous people named Helle

  • Helle Klein, Swedish journalist and political commentator
  • Helle Thorning-Schmidt, officeholder
  • Helle Michaelsen, Danish model and actress

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