Hella
Scandinavian
"holy, blessed"
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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" HaasseDutch novelist
- Hella JongeriusDutch industrial designer
- Hellastage name of Henna,Riikka Paakkola, Finnish keyboardist and singer of metal band Lordi
- Hella Henrietta PickBritish,Austrian journalist
- Hella TorneggGerman actress
- Hella Elise RentemaDutch swimmer
- Hella Wuolijoki (born Ella Marie Murrik)Estonian,born Finnish novelist
- Hella JoofDanish actress
- Hella von SinnenGerman actress and TV personality
- Hella MojaGerman film producer and actress
- Hella RannerAustrian MEP
- Helle ThorningSchmidt, 26th Prime Minister of Denmark
- Helle FagralidDanish actress
- Helle Houmann FrederiksenDanish professional triathlete
- Helle Louise KleinSwedish journalist
- Helle MeriEstonian actress, former First Lady of Estonia
- Helle MichaelsenDanish model
- Helle TrevinoDanish IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Helle Genie VirknerDanish actress
The name Hella in Pop Culture
- HellaOld High German word for Hel, Norse Queen of the Underworld
- Hellaslang term used for emphasis; e.g., "I'm hella thirsty."
- HellaFinnish word for "oven"
- Helle aka AthamantisBoeotian princess in Greek mythology who fell into the Hellespont and inspired its name
- HellasGreek word for Greece