Hellen

Hellen is a female first name that serves as an alternative form of the name Helen. In Greek mythology, it appears in the form Helene. The name is literally translated as "the Shining," "the Radiant," "the Beautiful," "the Torch," or "the Moon."

What does the name Hellen mean?

Hellen is a variant of the name Helen, known in Greek mythology as Helene. The literal meanings include "the Shining," "the Radiant," "the Beautiful," "the Torch," and "the Moon." The name has its roots in the Ancient Greek language and can be traced back to the terms helénē (ἑλένη) for "the Torch," "the Light," and "the Shine" or hēlios (ἥλιος) for "the Sun," "the Sunlight," and "the Sunbeams" as well as selēnē (σελήνη) for "the Moon." Other variants of the name include Helena, Elena, Heleni, Helenia, Hellena, Helenka, Elen, Ellen, Ellena, Ellina, Hellina, Heleen, and Heleene. The name became famous through the figure Helena, who is regarded in Greek mythology as the daughter of Zeus and Leda and is considered the most beautiful woman in the world. Additionally, Helena may have a connection to Helios, the sun god of the Greeks.

Where does the name Hellen come from?

The name Hellen has its origins in Ancient Greek and means "the Shining." It is composed of the Ancient Greek words helénē (the Torch, the Light, the Shine) or hēlios (the Sun, the Sunlight, the Sunbeams) as well as selēnē (the Moon).

How do you pronounce Hellen?

The pronunciation of the name Hellen is two syllables and clearly structured. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Hel-len" [ˈhɛlən]. The name begins with an open E sound, which provides clarity. The double L emphasizes the middle part, while the final N offers a gentle conclusion. This gives Hellen a down-to-earth and friendly impression that is clear and sonically stable.

When is the name day of Hellen?

Hellen celebrates her name day on April 26, May 21, August 18, October 29, and November 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Hellen is among the popular first names and currently ranks 1,514th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2007 with position 576. In the last ten years, Hellen has been chosen as a first name about 170 times, placing it 1,774th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Hellen is ranked 1,861st.

Nicknames & pet names

Hella / Hellena / Helli / Hellibelli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Hellen Boering (water polo goalkeeper from the Netherlands)
• Hellen Chepngeno (Kenyan long-distance runner)
• Hellen Huisman (voice actress)
• Hellen Jemaiyo Kimutai (Kenyan marathon runner)
• Hellen Kimaiyo Kipkoskei (Kenyan long-distance runner)
• Hellen Onsando Obiri (Kenyan middle and long-distance athlete)
• Hellen Toncio (Chilean volleyball player and beauty queen)
• Hellen Wanjiku Mugo (Kenyan marathon runner)