Helen - Name Meaning & Origin

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Helen. Helen means "Bright shining light" and has Greek origin.

Helen

Meaning

Bright shining light

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

Characteristics

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Popularity

48/100

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