Female Name
Hellen
ˈhɛl.ən
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
40/100
Meaning & Etymology
Hellen is a variant of the name Helen, which has its roots in Greek mythology. Hellen is the eponymous progenitor of the Hellenes, the ancient Greeks. The name is associated with the mythological figure Hellen, son of Deucalion (or Zeus) and Pyrrha, and father of Dorus, Xuthus, and Aeolus, who are considered the ancestors of the Greek peoples.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ἕλλην (Hellēn)
Evolution:
The name Hellen evolved from the Ancient Greek Ἕλλην, which refers to the mythological figure and the collective term for the Greek people, Hellenes.
Source:
Ancient Greek mythology and historical texts.