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.

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