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The name Helen is of Greek origin and is typically given to Girls. It is associated with the Christianity religion. Numerologically, Helen is often linked to the number 8.
Helen Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Helen mean? What is the meaning of the name Helen
Meaning of Helen: Name Helen in the Greek origin, means Shining light. The bright one. Name Helen is of Greek origin and is a Girl name. People with name Helen are usually Christianity by religion.
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Helen
Meaning
Shining light. The bright one
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 5 characters
Spell
H-E-L-E-N
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
8
Indian Vedic Numerology
8
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- Helen Hunt
Helen Elizabeth Hunt (born June 15, 1963) is an American actress, director, and screenwriter.
- Helen Mirren
Dame Helen Lydia Mirren, (née Mironoff; born 26 July 1945) is an English actor.
- Helen Slater
Helen Rachel Slater (born December 15, 1963) is an American actress, singer and songwriter.
- Helen Reddy
Helen Maxine Reddy (born 25 October 1941) is an Australian-American singer, actress, and activist.
- Helen Baxendale
Helen Victoria Baxendale (born 7 June 1970) is an English actress of stage and television, known for her roles as Rachel in the British comedy-drama Cold Feet (1997–2003), and Emily in the American sitcom Friends (1997–98).
- Helen Sharman
Helen Patricia Sharman, CMG, OBE, HonFRSC (born 30 May 1963) is a chemist who became the first British astronaut (and in particular, the first British cosmonaut) as well as the first woman to visit the Mir space station in May 1991.
- Helen Shapiro
Helen Kate Shapiro (born 28 September 1946) is a British pop singer, jazz singer, and actress.
- Helen Worth
Helen Worth (born Cathryn Helen Wigglesworth; 7 January 1951) is an English actress.
- Helen Shaver
Helen Shaver (born February 24, 1951) is a Canadian actress and film and television director.
- Helen Oyeyemi
Helen Olajumoke Oyeyemi (born 10 December 1984) is a British novelist and writer of short stories.
- Helen Chamberlain
Helen Marie Chamberlain (born 2 April 1967) is an English television presenter, best known for presenting Soccer AM on Sky Sports for 22 years.
- Helen (actress)
Helen Anne Richardson Khan (born Helen Anne Richardson on 21 November 1938), known mononymously as Helen, is an Indian film actress and dancer who is best known for her work in Hindi films.
- Helen McCrory
Helen Elizabeth McCrory, (born 17 August 1968) is a British actress.
- Helen Flanagan
Helen Joyce Gabriel Flanagan (born 7 August 1990) is an English actress.
- Helen Cornelius
Helen Cornelius (born Helen Lorene Johnson; December 6, 1941) is an American country singer-songwriter and actress, best remembered for a series of hit duets with Jim Ed Brown, many of which reached the U.S. country singles top ten during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Helen Baylor
Helen LaRue Lowe (born January 8, 1954), known professionally as Helen Baylor, is an American singer–songwriter.
- Helen Skelton
Helen Elizabeth Skelton (born 19 July 1983) is an English television presenter and actress.
- Helen Clark
Helen Elizabeth Clark (born 26 February 1950) is a New Zealand politician who served as the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008, and was the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009 to 2017.
- Helen George
Helen George (born Helen Thomas; 19 June 1984) is an English actress.
- Helen Whately
Helen Olivia Bicknell Whately (née Lightwood; born 23 June 1976) is a British Conservative Party politician who was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Care) at the Department of Health and Social Care on 13 February 2020 and Member of Parliament (MP) for Faversham and Mid Kent since 2015.
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Helen - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Pushya Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Helen is Pushya. The Nakshatra Pushya of the name Helen is connected to the deity Brihaspati (Teacher of Gods), and is ruled by the Saturn. The symbol for Helen is Cow's udder, and it is characterized by Nourishment, Support. This name is connected to the element Water and embodies the Nurturing, Wise.| name | Pushya |
|---|---|
| Deity | Brihaspati (Teacher of Gods) |
| Ruling Planet | Saturn |
| Symbol | Cow's udder |
| Primary Quality | Nourishment, Support |
| Element | Water |
| Nature | Nurturing, Wise |
Numerology of Helen
Numerology for Helen - Number 8 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Helen Numerology: Name Helen has a number value of 8 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 8 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 8 |
| Motivation Number | 1 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 8 |
| Inner Dream Number | 7 |
| Soul Urge Number | 1 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 1 |
| Personality Number | 7 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Helen
Syllables in Helen Name
How many syllables in baby name Helen? Helen has 2 syllables. The name "Helen" can be divided into 2 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Helen? | 2 (he - len) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 5 |
| Unique letters: | 4 (h, e, l, n) |
| Helen backwards: | neleh |
| Helen sorted alphabetically: | eehln |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | H-E-L-E-N |
| Pronunciation |
Name Helen is combinations of, 1 occurance of H, 2 occurances of E, 1 occurance of L, 1 occurance of N.
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Birthday Wishes for Helen
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Helen
Helen's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Helen on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Helen! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Helen, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Helen! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Helen
What is the meaning of Helen?
Name Helen means Shining light. The bright one as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Helen Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Helen?
Name Helen has numerology 8 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Helen?
Numerology number of Helen is 8 (Vedic) and 8 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Helen?
The lucky number of name Helen is 8 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Helen name?
The name Helen has 5 letters. The name Helen consists of 1 word with 5 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Helen?
Name Helen belongs to Pushya nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Helen come from?
Helen is a Greek name given to Girls as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Helen?
The name Helen is of Greek origin and is used within Christianity communities.
What does Helen mean?
Name Helen means Shining light. The bright one as per The ParentZ
What does the name Helen mean?
Helen is of Greek origin and means Shining light. The bright one as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Helen?
Helen means Shining light. The bright one and is a Greek name given to Girls as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Helen name?
The name Helen consists of 5 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Helen! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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