Helen
5 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A feminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'bright light'.
“Helen of Troy was considered the most beautiful woman in the world.”
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hel·en
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Proper noun with common vowel-consonant pattern.
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Worth 8 points; proper nouns typically not allowed.
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