Helga
HEL-gah
Girl · German
Meaning: Holy, blessed, of the sacred
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Helle
Girl · Scandinavian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Of the holy, of the rock, of the sanctuary
- Pronunciation
- HEH-leh
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Denmark (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Old Norse, possibly from 'helga' (to make holy).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageMythological
Languages in use: Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Denmark, Norway
Alternate spellings
HellaScandinavian / German
Variant spelling.
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Helle
Figure in Greek myth, sister of Phrixus, who fell from the golden ram.
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Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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