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Helen

Meaning

English form of the Greek ‘Ελενη (Helene), probably from Greek ‘ελενη (helene) "torch" or "corposant

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Famous People Named Helen

Helen of Troy

Greek mythological figure, "the face that launched a thousand ships".

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Helen Atkinson-Wood

Helen Atkinson-Wood (born 14 March 1955) is an English actress and comedian born in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire.

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Helen Mason (journalist)

Helen Mason Young (1938 in Glasgow, Scotland – 1989 in London, UK) was a journalist and children's author.

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Helen Steel

Helen Steel (born 1965) is an environmental and social justice activist.

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Helen Cresswell

Helen Cresswell (11 July 1934 – 26 September 2005) was an English television scriptwriter and author of more than 100 children's books, best known for comedy and supernatural fiction.

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Helen in Other Languages

Ancient GreekHelena
Ancient GreekHelene
Arthurian RomanceElaine
BulgarianElena
CroatianJela
CroatianJelica
CroatianJelka
CzechIlona

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