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Helene

hehl-EEN

Helene (name) means a female given name of Greek origin, a variant of Helen. Example: “Helene moved to Paris to study art.”

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A female given name of Greek origin, a variant of Helen.
"Helene moved to Paris to study art."
2
One of the small moons orbiting Saturn.
"Helene shares its orbit with the larger moon Dione."

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In plain EnglishA French/German spelling of the name Helen; also a small Saturnian moon.

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Helenes plural

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Etymology

From French Hélène, ultimately from the same Greek root as Helen and Helena.

Origin: French

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Helene” mean?

The word “Helene” means a female given name of Greek origin, a variant of Helen. In plain terms, a French/German spelling of the name Helen; also a small Saturnian moon.

How do you pronounce “Helene”?

“Helene” is pronounced hehl-EEN (/hɛlˈiːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Helene” in a sentence?

Here is “Helene” used in a sentence: “Helene moved to Paris to study art.”

What part of speech is “Helene”?

“Helene” is a name.

Where does the word “Helene” come from?

The word “Helene” comes from French. From French Hélène, ultimately from the same Greek root as Helen and Helena.

How many meanings does “Helene” have?

“Helene” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name of Greek origin, a variant of Helen.

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