Helena
/ehlehnah/ Portuguese Female
Meaning & Origin
Helena is a Portuguese name meaning "Wicker, reed, sh...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The name Helena is of Greek origin, derived from "Helene" (Ἑλένη), potentially related to "hēlios" (ἥλιος) meaning "sun."
Quick Facts
Language Portuguese
Gender Female
Phonetic ehlehnah
IPA elena
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ehlehnah. Keep the original Portuguese phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Helena
- · Helena Bonham Carter - Actress
- · Helena Rubinstein - Businesswoman
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