Hela Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hela Name at a Glance

Name	Hela
Meaning	Goddess of the underworld.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hela Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hela means “Goddess of the underworld”. 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.

Hela Name Origin

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

Is Hela a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hela

When considering Hela for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.