Helena Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Helena Name at a Glance

Name	Helena
Meaning	Light.
Origin	Swedish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Helena Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Helena means “Light”. 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.

Helena Name Origin

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

Is Helena a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Helena

When considering Helena 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.