Helen
pronunciation
How to pronounce Helen in British English:
UK ['helən]
How to pronounce Helen in American English:
US [ 'helən]
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- Noun:
- (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
Word Origin
- Helen
- fem. proper name, from French Hélène, from Latin Helena, from Greek Helene, fem. proper name, probably fem. of helenos "the bright one." Among the top 10 popular names for girl babies in the U.S. born between 1890 and 1934.
Example
- 1. She spelled all the words into helen 's hand .
- 2. Prime minister helen clark attended the service .
- 3. Helen grabs a tiny leather purse .
- 4. Helen had snapped it shut automatically .
- 5. Was helen wearing her poppy dress ?