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Helena
HEH-luh-nuh
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A female given name of Greek origin, also the name of the capital city of Montana.
"Her grandmother was named Helena, after a great-aunt from Poland."
"Helena is the state capital of Montana."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic female first name, also used for several towns and cities in the US.
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Etymology
A Latin form of the Greek name Helen, made famous by Saint Helena, mother of the Roman emperor Constantine.