Where does “Helena” come from?
Helena (Dutch) comes from Latin Helena, from Ancient Greek ἑλένη, from Proto-Indo-European swel- — to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,...
Ancestry of “Helena”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | Helena | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἑλένη | torch, firebrand; corposant, St. Elmo's fire;... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | swel- | to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,... |