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Helle

HEH-lee

Helle (name) means In Greek mythology, a princess who fled her stepmother on a flying golden ram and fell into the strait later named after her, the Hellespont. Example: “The myth of Helle explains how the Hellespont got its name.”

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In Greek mythology, a princess who fled her stepmother on a flying golden ram and fell into the strait later named after her, the Hellespont.

"The myth of Helle explains how the Hellespont got its name."

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In plain EnglishA mythological figure whose fall gave the Hellespont strait its name.

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Etymology

From the Ancient Greek name Helle.

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Helle

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Helle” mean?

The word “Helle” means in Greek mythology, a princess who fled her stepmother on a flying golden ram and fell into the strait later named after her, the Hellespont. In plain terms, a mythological figure whose fall gave the Hellespont strait its name.

How do you pronounce “Helle”?

“Helle” is pronounced HEH-lee (/ˈhɛli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Helle” in a sentence?

Here is “Helle” used in a sentence: “The myth of Helle explains how the Hellespont got its name.”

What part of speech is “Helle”?

“Helle” is a name.

Where does the word “Helle” come from?

The word “Helle” comes from Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek name Helle.