International Variations of Helen

  1. Elya
    • Origin:

      Slavic form of Helen
    • Description:

      A Slavic variation of Helen that might make an unusual update of that classic name.
  2. Galena
    • Origin:

      feminine of Galen
    • Meaning:

      "calm"
    • Description:

      Galena is the feminine of the Galen, which means calm. Galena is also a mineral-related name, a type of lead.
  3. Alenka
    • Origin:

      Slovene diminutive of Alena
    • Meaning:

      "bright and shining light"
    • Description:

      Nickname for Alena, a Helen variation, that can be heard in Eastern Europe.
  4. Olenka
    • Nelli
      • Lelya
        • Elenka
          • Yalena
            • Origin:

              Greek and Russian variation of Helen
            • Description:

              Slavic twist on a classic.
          • Alyena
            • Origin:

              Variation of Yelena or Helen
            • Description:

              One of the many international variations of the classic Helen.
          • Haliana
            • Lele
              • Alyiona
                • Origin:

                  Variation of Alyona, Russian
                • Meaning:

                  "bright and shining light"
                • Description:

                  A variant of Alyona, which itself originated as a nickname for Yelena, a variation of Helen.
              • Nel
                • Léana
                  • Elna
                    • Helenka
                      • Gayla
                        • Elen
                          • Helli
                            • Ilonka