Hellen

Hellen is an English variant spelling of Helen, which derives from the ancient Greek name Helene, most likely connected to the Greek word helene meaning torch or light, though some scholars have linked it to Helios, the sun god. The name gained widespread fame through Helen of Troy, whose legendary beauty is central to Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. The spelling Hellen reflects a common doubling of the final consonant, paralleling forms such as Ellen and Eleanor that share the same ancient root.