HELENE (NAME)

'Helene' () is a female given name from the Greek ''Ελένη'', meaning ''torch'' or ''corposant''. The modern Greek pronunciation is 'Eleni', and in English there is also 'Helena', 'Elena', 'Elaine', 'Helen', 'Hellen', or 'Ellen'. The name is first attested in the ''Iliad'' — Helen of Troy.
The name is used in many other languages. Name days: Hungary (as ''Heléne'') - October 14, Estonia (as ''Helen'') - August 18, Greece (as ''Ελένη'') - May 21.

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People with the given name Helene

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People with the given name Helene

★ Helene Schjerfbeck, an artist

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★ Helena

★ Helen

★ Eleni