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Origin and Meaning of the Name Helen

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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Greek

Meaning:

Wicker, reed, shoot; torch; basket

Pronunciation:

(HEL un)   [Guide]

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Mythological Names, British Names, English Names, Greek Names, Russian Names, Greek Mythological Names

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The English name Helen comes from the ancient Greek Helene. In Greek mythology it famously belonged to Helen of Troy, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta who caused the Trojan War by sailing to Troy with Paris. For a discussion on the etymology of the name see Helene.

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