What does the name Helen mean?

The first name Helen means “bright, shining light”.

Is Helen a girls' or boys' name?

Helen is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Helen is a fairly common first name.

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“bright, shining light”

Origin: Greek
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 58 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Helen Keller Helen Mirren Helen Clark Helen Hunt Helen Hayes Helen McCrory Helen Fielding Helen Sharman Helen Thomas Helen Taft

Helen is a feminine first name meaning “bright, shining light”, with roots in Greek. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Helen mean?: The first name Helen means “bright, shining light”.
Where does the name Helen come from?: Helen has its roots in Greek.
Is Helen a girls' or boys' name?: Helen is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Helen?: Helen is a fairly common first name.

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