Where does “Helena” come from?

Helena (Norwegian) comes from Norwegian Helene, 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
1	Norwegian	Helene	Helen
2	Ancient Greek	ἑλένη	torch, firebrand; corposant, St. Elmo's fire;...
3	Proto-Indo-European	swel-	to smolder; burn; scorch; beam, board, frame,...

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