Given name
Helenka
Helenka is a feminine given name from Latin, ultimately from Ancient Greek. It is used in Polish and Czech.
Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
Helenka is a variant of Helen. A possible origin is Greek, although the derivation remains uncertain.
Explained through its name family
How it developed
In Polish usage, Helenka is a diminutive of Helena.
The story
Helenka is a variant of Helen. The history of Helen gives this family its wider story. Helen’s historical associations include the mother of the Emperor Constantine.
Explained through its name family
Helenka’s family of names
In Czech usage, Helenka is a diminutive of Helena. Helenka has a related form in Helen.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Around the world
Helenka has relatives in 3 languages.
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Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
See also 4
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
Similar names
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“ruler of the house”
>99% girls
Héléne
>99% girls
Heana
>99% girls
Hetta
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>99% girls
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“the shining light”
1% boys · 99% girls