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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rust, or ornament (traditional biblical-name gloss, root uncertain)
- Origin
- Hebrew (rare biblical name)
- Pronunciation
- HEE-luh
Helah (HEE-luh) is a rare biblical name of Hebrew origin, traditionally glossed as "rust" or "ornament," though the root is uncertain. It has a soft, two-syllable sound that reads easily even though the name itself is seldom heard. If you want a name with real biblical roots that few other children will share, Helah fits.
Meaning & Origin of Helah
Meaning: Rust, or ornament (traditional biblical-name gloss, root uncertain).
Origin: Hebrew (rare biblical name).
How to Pronounce Helah
HEE-luhIPA /ˈhiːlə/
Popularity of Helah
Helah does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Helah mean?
Rust, or ornament (traditional biblical-name gloss, root uncertain).
How do you pronounce Helah?
Helah is pronounced HEE-luh (IPA: /ˈhiːlə/).
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