Hela Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHEH-lah / /ˈhɛl.ə/

Norse; Hebrew

Meaning

goddess of death (Norse); halo (Hebrew)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Norse mythology, Hela is the goddess who rules over the realm of the dead, often depicted as a figure of both fear and respect. The name is derived from 'Hel,' which signifies a place of the dead. In Hebrew, Hela can be associated with the word for 'halo,' symbolizing light and divinity. This duality in meaning reflects a blend of cultural significance from both mythological and religious contexts.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Helaa
  • Helah

International Variants

  • Héla (Icelandic)
  • Hela (Swedish)

Famous people named Hela

Fictional characters named Hela

Hela — Marvel Comics.

Hela — Norse mythology.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hela was first seen in the United States in 1990. Hela has ranked as high as #1365 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Hela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hela

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19905
20047
20065
20145
20176
201814
20197
202012
20217
202211
20238
20247