Meaning: Form of Helen; original meaning uncertain
The story
A Latinate form of Helen, used across several languages. Torch is one proposed explanation of Helen’s origin, but shining light is not an established literal meaning of every name in this family.
Nicknames
- Lena
- Nell
- Ellie
Spellings & variants
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Climbing in the latest US data
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Origins
Helena comes from Greek and Latin.
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Meaning unknown; flow and earth are proposed connections
Diana
Divine; goddesslike
Leona
Lion; feminine form of Leon
Astraea
Star-associated
Stella
Star; Greek Stella can also shorten Styliani
Camilla
Form of Camillus; ancient meaning uncertain
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