Hella

Scandinavian
"holy, blessed"

Hella Origin and Meaning

The name Hella is a girl's name.

Hella is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Germanic languages, it functions as a diminutive of names containing the element 'heil' meaning 'healthy' or 'whole.' It's also associated with Hel, the Norse goddess who ruled the underworld. In modern times, the name gained additional recognition from its use as slang in Northern California meaning 'very' or 'extremely.' Hella has a bright, punchy sound that feels simultaneously vintage and contemporary. Though not widely used in English-speaking countries, it enjoys moderate popularity in Scandinavian and German-speaking regions, where its brevity and distinctive sound are appealing qualities for parents seeking something simple yet distinctive.

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Famous People Named Hella

  • Hélène Serafia "Hella" Haasse
    Dutch novelist
  • Hella Jongerius
    Dutch industrial designer
  • Hella
    stage name of Henna,Riikka Paakkola, Finnish keyboardist and singer of metal band Lordi
  • Hella Henrietta Pick
    British,Austrian journalist
  • Hella Tornegg
    German actress
  • Hella Elise Rentema
    Dutch swimmer
  • Hella Wuolijoki (born Ella Marie Murrik)
    Estonian,born Finnish novelist
  • Hella Joof
    Danish actress
  • Hella von Sinnen
    German actress and TV personality
  • Hella Moja
    German film producer and actress
  • Hella Ranner
    Austrian MEP
  • Helle Thorning
    Schmidt, 26th Prime Minister of Denmark
  • Helle Fagralid
    Danish actress
  • Helle Houmann Frederiksen
    Danish professional triathlete
  • Helle Louise Klein
    Swedish journalist
  • Helle Meri
    Estonian actress, former First Lady of Estonia
  • Helle Michaelsen
    Danish model
  • Helle Trevino
    Danish IFBB professional bodybuilder
  • Helle Genie Virkner
    Danish actress

The name Hella in Pop Culture

  • Hella
    Old High German word for Hel, Norse Queen of the Underworld
  • Hella
    slang term used for emphasis; e.g., "I'm hella thirsty."
  • Hella
    Finnish word for "oven"
  • Helle aka Athamantis
    Boeotian princess in Greek mythology who fell into the Hellespont and inspired its name
  • Hellas
    Greek word for Greece