Meaning A girl's name of Polish origin, it means "light." Origin of Helena Polish , Slavic Popular Middle Names Elizabeth, Marie, Rose, Sophia, Suzanne, Theresa, Victoria, Natalia, Rae, Louise Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Helena he-LE-nah Similar Names Mohsina Lucerna Lucine Gwendoline Tenieka Goizane Afiya Henryka Hortenspa Haverj Year by Year Popularity of Helena