The baby name Hellana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced heh-LAH-nah (IPA: /hɛˈlɑːnə/),heh-LAY-nah (IPA: /hɛˈleɪnə/).
Hellana is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Hellana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced heh-LAH-nah (IPA: /hɛˈlɑːnə/),heh-LAY-nah (IPA: /hɛˈleɪnə/).
Hellana is Greek in Origin.
Hellana is a rare modern form of the Helen/Helena family, ultimately from Greek Helene, often interpreted as "torch" or "shining light," and related to Greek hēlē "sunlight." The double-l spelling and -ana ending recall medieval Latinized Hellena and may also evoke a blend with Anna. Thus Hellana conveys ideas of brilliance, guidance, and hope.
Though Hellana itself is scarcely attested, its root has long prestige: Helen of Troy in myth; Saint Helena, mother of Constantine, which propelled the name across Europe; and many royal and saintly bearers. Close variants include Helena, Helene/Hélène, Elena, Eleni, Ellen, Elaine, and Slavic Yelena; rarer elaborations are Hellena, Helaena, Helana, and Helaina. Short forms include Lena, Leni, and Nell. Modern use appears sporadically, chiefly in English-speaking countries, as an ornate twist on Helena/Elena.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JO | Girls | 0 | #336 | 4 | 7,570 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #545 | 3 | 10,981 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| SY | 0 | #762 | 6 | 11,684 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #915 | 45 | 14,742 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #989 | 4 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
Hellana is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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