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The baby name Helina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'common_spelling': 'heh-LEE-nah', 'IPA': '/hɛˈliːnə/'}.

Helina is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: {'common_spelling': 'heh-LEE-nah', 'IPA': '/hɛˈliːnə/'}

What is the meaning of the name Helina ?

The baby name Helina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'common_spelling': 'heh-LEE-nah', 'IPA': '/hɛˈliːnə/'}.

Helina is Greek in Origin.

Helina is a regional variant of Helena, from Greek Helene, widely interpreted as "torch," "bright light," or "shining one." The -ina ending follows a Latin-influenced diminutive pattern; some link Helene to Greek selene ("moon"), strengthening its luminous sense.

Helina appears in Estonian and Russian use, in Finland as Helinä, and in East Africa (notably Ethiopia and Eritrea) through Christian traditions honoring Saint Helena. In written records, Helina surfaces from the late 19th century in Baltic and Slavic contexts. The name has seen modest modern adoption beyond these regions as a softer twist on Helen/Helena while retaining classical roots. Related forms include Helena, Helene, Helen, Elena, Eleni, Elina, Jelena, and rare French Hélina; diminutives or nicknames include Heli and Lena. Overall, Helina conveys a meaning of light and radiance.

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Helina – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE 0 #33 5 1,051
EE Girls 0 #70 73 1,888
AF Girls 0 #87 8 2,402
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
GH Girls 0 #158 226 6,973
Sweden Girls 2019 #172 2 1,585
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
GH 0 #189 55 5,396
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
Canada Girls 2015 #308 5 2,822
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
GH Boys 0 #354 8 8,138
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
SD Girls 0 #355 4 7,678
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
Finland Girls 0 #360 32 1,368
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
France Girls 2018 #399 4 3,265
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
OM Girls 0 #416 9 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #478 27 11,303
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
AE Girls 0 #518 36 20,968
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
SG Girls 0 #577 10 18,916
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
HK Girls 0 #599 17 16,104
IN Girls 0 #617 15 13,121
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
LB 0 #637 22 13,263
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #720 19 3,895
NG Girls 0 #749 38 15,093
SY 0 #762 6 11,684
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
SA Girls 0 #885 51 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #906 11 8,487
MY Girls 0 #918 77 24,821
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
NL Girls 0 #945 11 5,933
EG Girls 0 #949 11 14,742
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,131 11 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
DZ 0 #1,153 24 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
TR 0 #1,201 11 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,429 18 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Helina is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Switzerland
Sweden
Canada

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People also ask about Helina

Helina is predominantly a girl's name.
Helina is a 3 syllable name, pronounced {'common_spelling': 'heh-LEE-nah', 'IPA': '/hɛˈliːnə/'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Helena, Helene, Hélène, Elena, Elina and Alina.
Yes — Helina ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Helina ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Helina's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #916 in 2014 to #906 in 2024 in United States.