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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Shining light / the bright one
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- heh-LEEN
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
heh-LEENIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Helene mean?
Shining light / the bright one. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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