Helen
HEL-en
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Light, torch, shining one
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Zelia
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Solemn, zeal, sunshine
- Pronunciation
- ZEE-lee-uh
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Greek meaning zeal or sunshine; also a Portuguese name.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Greek, Portuguese, English
Commonly used in: United States, Portugal, Brazil
Alternate spellings
ZelieFrench
French form.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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