Helena

Helena is a name with Greek origins and it is traditionally given to girls. The meaning of Helena is 'shining' or 'bright light'. There is also an island in Greece called Makronios, which was known as Helena in the Ancient Greek period. During the Early Christian age, there was a saint called Helena. She was known to be the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine I and for claiming to have found a piece of the wood of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified upon. In the Arabic language, Helena means 'a religious light'. There have been a number of famous figures with the name Helena. One of the most famous personalities is the English actress Helena Boham-Carter. She is known for her roles in 'Sweeney Todd', 'Les Miserables' and 'Alice In Wonderland', in which she played the Queen of Hearts.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

torch; shining light

Origin

Latinate form of Helen, Greek

Numerology

H is for happiness, you always bring.

E is for extra, those little things you do!

L is for life, that you live so well.

E is for endear, all those you touch.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

Lucky

Helena lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Helena

• Saint Helena (born Flavia Iulia Helena Augusta) Consort of Roman Emperor Constantius Chlorus and mother of Constantine the Great
• Helena Augusta Victoria; Princess of the U.K. Princess Christian of Schleswig,Holstein, daughter of Queen Victoria
• Helena Victoria (Victoria Louise Sophia Augusta Amelia Helena) Princess of Schleswig,Holstein, granddaughter of Queen Victoria
• Helena Princess of Waldeck and Pyrmont (Helene Friederike Auguste), Duchess of Albany; daughter,in,law of Queen Victoria
• Helena Adelaide Princess of Schleswig,Holstein,Sonderburg,Glücksburg (Helene Adelheid Viktoria Marie), Princess of Denmark

Helena in Pop Culture

• Olivia "Liv" Benson detective on Law & Order: SVU
• Olivia "Liv" Lerner character in movie "Bride Wars"
• Liv character in movie "Duets"
• Olivia "Liv" Rooney character on TV's "Liv and Maddie"
• Olivia "Liv" Durand a character in Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia's Caster Chronicles