| Helene | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/Name | Greek |
| Meaning | torch, corposant |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Helen, Helena, Elena, Elaine, Hellen, Ellen, Eleni |
Helene (French: Hélène) is a female given name from the Greek Ἑλένη, whose etymology is unclear. 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.