Where does “Helena” come from?

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

Helena (Polish): Helen

Definitions

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