Helene

At a Glance: Name: Helene – Meaning: shining light / the bright one – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: heh-LEEN

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Helene (pronounced heh-LEEN) is a Greek name meaning shining light, or the bright one. It's a girl's name that shows up in U.S. Social Security records going all the way back to 1880. If a name with a clear, luminous meaning is what you're after, Helene delivers exactly that.

Meaning & Origin of Helene

Meaning: Shining light / the bright one.

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Helene

Phonetic: heh-LEEN   IPA: /hɛˈliːn/

Popularity of Helene

Helene hit its high point in 1916, when it ranked #227 with 718 babies given the name. By 2024 it had dropped to #3765, with just 40 babies named Helene that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Helene mean?

Shining light / the bright one. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Helene)

How do you pronounce Helene?

Helene is pronounced heh-LEEN (IPA: /hɛˈliːn/).

Is Helene a popular name right now?

Helene peaked at #227 in 1916 and is ranked #3765 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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