International Variations of Helen
- Elya
Origin:
Slavic form of HelenDescription:
A Slavic variation of Helen that might make an unusual update of that classic name.
- Galena
Origin:
feminine of GalenMeaning:
"calm"Description:
Galena is the feminine of the Galen, which means calm. Galena is also a mineral-related name, a type of lead.
- Alenka
Origin:
Slovene diminutive of AlenaMeaning:
"bright and shining light"Description:
Nickname for Alena, a Helen variation that can be heard in Eastern Europe.
- Olenka
- Nelli
- Lelya
- Elenka
- Alyena
Origin:
Variation of Yelena or HelenDescription:
One of the many international variations of the classic Helen.
- Yalena
Origin:
Greek and Russian variation of HelenDescription:
Slavic twist on a classic.
- Haliana
- Nel
- Alyiona
Origin:
Variation of Alyona, RussianMeaning:
"bright and shining light"Description:
A variant of Alyona, which itself originated as a nickname for Yelena, a variation of Helen.
- Lele
- Léana
- Gayla
- Helenka
- Elen
- Elna
- Ellin
- Ilonka