Where does “Helenus” come from?

Helenus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Ἕλενος, from Ancient Greek ἑλένη, from Proto-Indo-European swel- — to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,...

Ancestry of “Helenus”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	Ἕλενος	—
2	Ancient Greek	ἑλένη	torch, firebrand; corposant, St. Elmo's fire;...
3	Proto-Indo-European	swel-	to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,...

Words derived from “Helenus”

Helenus

Every word from Proto-Indo-European swel- →Every word from Ancient Greek ἑλένη →Every word from Ancient Greek Ἕλενος →