Hellen name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hellen he(l)-len
Meaning: Bright One, Sun Ray, Shining, The Ancestor of the Hellenes, A Son of Deucalion and Pyrrha and The Torch
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What does Hellen mean?

Renowned and Enduring Hellen is originated from Old Greek is used majorly in Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish used for both boys and girls, Hellen means "Bright One, Sun Ray, Shining, The Ancestor of the Hellenes, A Son of Deucalion and Pyrrha or The Torch".

Hellen is variation of eternal and cherished Helen. Helen is English equivalent of Helene. Helen means Bright One Shining One and Sun Ray is rooted from Old Greek and English.

How do I pronounce Hellen?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Hellen is he(l)-len.

Variants of Hellen

Helen, Helene, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie, Eilen, Leni, Leny, Selene, Ailee, Eyleen, Alene, Aibhilin, Aveline, Eibhlin, Lanelle, Ella, Lenia, Leonia, Leonarda, Leonida, Ileane, Ileen, Ileana

How popular is the name Hellen?

Hellen was a common name in United States. Over 7632 babies have been named Hellen since 1883. At its zenith in 1924,. However after 135 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Hellen is an uncommon baby name in France, its highest ever rank is 1427 (1974) in its 12 years run on France naming chart. Hellen is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today.

And also in Ireland and also in Belgium. However things change on global perspective, Hellen is extremely popular in Uganda where every 1 in 300 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Brazil, Tanzania, South Sudan, Papua New Guinea, Sudan, South Africa, Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

At least, 510000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
2018236976
2017231179
2016211691
2015231480
2014317651
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Facts

Hellen in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands015441247
Finland000908
Sweden03175200
Norway0362151
Denmark00770

Numerological analysis of Hellen

You don't depend on anyone's understanding and support. Your primary goal is to create a life you won't need a yearly vacation from. You are warm but cold at the same time, strong but gentle, depending on the people around you. You don't look like yourself when you are around someone you like. When it comes to career, you are all about punctuality. You like people too but prefer your solitude. You should learn to love yourself with all your flaws and imperfections, even the tendency to doubt yourself.

Looking for names similar to Hellen? Please go through the following names

  •  Jorian - Rare unisex name Jorian is of Old Greek origin, Jorian means "Farmer" is used majorly in English
  •  Sandi - Originated from Old Greek and Greek, Customary Sandi is mainly used in Finnish and English and is bestowed upon both genders, Sandi means "Unheeded Prophetess, Helper or Defender of Mankind or Helper"
  •  Pollok - Meaning of Pollok is Crown and Little Rock is of English and Old Greek origin is bestowed upon boys. Pollok is derivation of Pollock.
  •  Christoff - Infrequent boy name Christoff means "Carrying Christ or He who Holds Christ in his Heart" which came from Old Greek is majorly used in English, German and Russian
  •  Ree - Unexpected Ree specifically is used in Telugu and English is a unisex name, meaning of Ree is "Shiva" came from French, Sanskrit and Old Greek

Middle names for Hellen

There are many familiar and striking middle names that are commonly paired with Hellen.

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Sibling Names for Hellen

Are you considering the name Hellen for your baby girl but looking for inspiration on sibling names to go with it? Look no further! Here is a list of 10 unique and beautiful names that pair perfectly with Hellen.

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Famous people named Hellen

  • Hellen Jemaiyo Kimutai, Kenyan marathon runner
  • Hellen Chepngeno, retired athlete
  • Hellen Kimaiyo, retired runner from Kenya
  • Hellen Huisman, voice actor
  • Hellena Taylor in Bayonetta 2 as Actress
  • Actor Hellen Bedd, noted for video La cage aux zombies
  • In 1928, Hellen Allan characterized the role of Eva, seine Tochter in flick Die letzte Galavorstellung des Zirkus Wolfson.

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