How to Say "Helen" in Greek - How To Say Guide

Ελένη

Eléni/eˈle.ni/feminine

The Greek female given name Helen is translated as Ελένη (Eléni). Wiktionary also lists Έλενα (Élena).

Meaning: female given name (name)

Ways to say it

“helen” in Greek
Greek	Romanization (Wiktionary)	IPA	Note
Ελένη	Eléni	/eˈle.ni/	feminine
Έλενα	Élena

Ελένη is used as a female given name.

Ελένη is a feminine noun.

The pronunciation is /eˈle.ni/. It has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.

In Greek mythology, Ελένη was considered a daughter of Zeus, though different versions of the myth claim she was born from a swan egg.
Modern Greeks often use Ελένη in the context of 'Saint Helen', and her feast day is celebrated on May 21st alongside her son, Constantine.
When writing the name in all capital letters in Greek, the accent disappears, appearing simply as ΕΛΕΝΗ.

Η Ελένη είναι δεκαεφτά χρονών.
Helen is seventeen years old.
This sentence is useful for stating the age of someone named Ελένη.
Tatoeba #1414359 by enteka, translation #33851 by CN
Η Ελένη είναι μια πολύ πλούσια γυναίκα.
Helen is a very rich woman.
This sentence is useful for describing a person named Ελένη as a very rich woman.
Tatoeba #11281982 by carlosalberto, translation #11281931 by carlosalberto
Πώς είσαι, Έλλη;
How are you, Ellie?
Μπορώ να μιλήσω με την Ελένη;
Boró na milíso me tin Eléni;
Can I speak with Helen?

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