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Heli

Finnish, Estonian diminutive of Helena, Greek
"torch; shining light"
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Pamela Redmond
By Pamela Redmond
Updated Wed Apr 30 2025

Heli Origin and Meaning

The name Heli is a girl's name meaning "torch; shining light".

More modern than Helen or Helena, and an interesting alternative to Hayley and Hallie. By coincidence, heli also means "saltwater" in Welsh.

Popularity of the name Heli

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