Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, French
Meaning: Classically elegant name of Greek origin meaning 'light' or 'bright'. Associated with beauty and grace.
Pronunciation: Heh-LEEN, /ˈhɛlɪn/, HH AH L IY N
Popularity Rank: #2,429
Helene originates from the name Helen, which means 'light' or 'bright'. In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was known for her beauty. The name has a classic and elegant feel.
The name Helene is of Greek, French origin and means Classically elegant name of Greek origin meaning 'light' or 'bright'. Associated with beauty and grace., Light, Torch, In Mythology the Abduction of Zeus's Mortal Daughter Helen Sparked the Trojan War, Bright One, Sun Ray, Shine One, Moon Elope. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Helene is commonly found in France, United States of America, Cameroon, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Heh-LEEN
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɛlɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AH L IY N
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Helene is recorded 26,951 times globally, ranking it as the 2,429th most common name worldwide.
Helene is most prevalent in France, with 13,825 occurrences, making it the 261th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Helene is found among 1 in every 78 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #261 | 1 : 94 |
| United States of America | #2,096 | 1 : 1,142 |
| Cameroon | #211 | 1 : 326 |
| Sweden | #176 | 1 : 78 |
| Norway | #78 | 1 : 89 |
| Germany | #877 | 1 : 446 |
| Netherlands | #997 | 1 : 478 |
| Belgium | #747 | 1 : 393 |
| South Africa | #2,527 | 1 : 3,266 |
| Denmark | #166 | 1 : 122 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Helene from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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