Helen

The meaning of Helen is ‘shining light.' Traditionally, it is a name given to girls and is of Greek origin. The Greek name is derived from the name of a Greek mythological figure known as Helen. She was married to the Spartan king Menelaus and given the name Helen of Sparta. She became the mother of Hermione, the wife of Orestes. At the time of her marriage, Odysseus made the suitors swear to protect the future husband. When Helen eloped with the Trojan prince, Paris, her husband summoned all the suitors marking the commencement of the Trojan War. Helen was held responsible for the ramifications of the Trojan War and dubbed Helen of Troy. There is an asteroid called 101 Helena named after Helen. She was called 'the most beautiful lady in all of ancient Greece'. Helen Keller who was an American author is a prominent bearer of this name. She was a disability rights activist who was blind and deaf. She is famous for her autobiography ‘The Story Of My Life’ and a movie was made based on the book titled ‘The Miracle Worker.' Helen Keller was born on July 27, which is now known as Hellen Keller Day.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

torch; shining light

Origin

Greek

Numerology

H is for hug, give one today!

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

Lucky

Helen lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Helen

• Lina Wertmuller Italian film director and first woman to be nominated for Best Director
• Lina Marulanda Colombian model and TV personality
• Lina Krasnoroutskaya Russian tennis player
• Lina Scheynius Swedish photographer
• Lina Posada Colombian model and fashion designer

Helen in Pop Culture

• Fredricka "Freddie" Lounds character on NBC's "Hannibal"
• Frederica "Freddie" Rice character in novel "Peril at End House" by Agatha Christie
• Winifred "Freddie" Brooks character on NBC's A Different World
• Freddie Facilier character on animated short series "Descendants: Wicked World"
• Mrs Freda Flower rich widow interested in spiritualism in Muriel Spark's play "The Bachelors" (1961)