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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."
How to use Helle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythological figure whose fall gave the Hellespont strait its name.
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek name Helle.
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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.
