International Variations of Helen

Helli

Helli is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a Finnish diminutive of Helena, which derives from Greek meaning 'bright' or 'shining one.' Alternatively, it could be related…

Ileana

Romanian, from Greek

"torch; shining light"

A trendy and fashionable-sounding Romanian name with rich history. There was a mythical Romanian princess with the name, and it was also a name used by real-life Romanian royalty.

Ileana

Romanian, from Greek

"torch; shining light"

A trendy and fashionable-sounding Romanian name with rich history. There was a mythical Romanian princess with the name, and it was also a name used by real-life Romanian royalty.

Ileene

Ileene is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Eileen or Ilene. These names ultimately derive from the Greek name Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light.' The name traveled through Gaelic…

Ilka

Hungarian diminutive of Ilona; variation of Helen

"bright, shining one"

To some, may have the same warm feeling of Russian nicknames like Sasha and Misha.

Ilonka

Ilonka is a feminine name with Hungarian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Ilona, which is the Hungarian version of Helen. The root name Helen comes from Greek, meaning "bright, shining…