Helene Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Helene Name at a Glance

Name	Helene
Meaning	Variant of Helen. In mythology the abduction of Zeus's mortal daughter Helen sparked the Trojan War.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Helene Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Helene means “Variant of Helen. In mythology the abduction of Zeus's mortal daughter Helen sparked the Trojan War”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Helene Name Origin

Our database records Helene under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Helene a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Helene is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Helene

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