2006-10-09 05:03:02 · 4 answers · asked by moonflower 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It's the French form of the Greek name Elaina (or Helen). It is said to mean Light.
2006-10-09 05:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
[n] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 551.
Helene (from Greek: 'ÎλÎνη [helene - "torch" or "corposant"], modern Greek pronuncation Eleni, English also Helena, Elena, Hellen or Ellen) is a very popular female name, first attested in the Iliad (Helen of Troy). The name is used in many other languages. Name days: Hungary (as Heléne) - October 14, Estonia (as Helen) - August 18, Greece (as ÎλÎνη) - May 21.
2006-10-09 12:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by andrew_at241 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helena of Troy, the face that launched a thousand ships.
2006-10-09 12:05:32 · answer #3 · answered by suki's mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helene was the daughter of Tityrus, and one of the Amazons. It was expected of her to fight Achilles in a one-on-one battle. Achilles killed her, although she did manage to wound him first.
She was also a trusted friend of Venus. The goddess used her help to seduce Adonis.
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2006-10-09 12:15:52 · answer #4 · answered by Tom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋