name
Helle
HEL-leh
/ˈhɛlɛ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
helle
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Old Norse/Danish (Denmark)
- Meaning
- In Norse mythology, Hel is the goddess of the underworld; the name is used straightforwardly in Denmark
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
In Scandinavian countries 'Helle' is an ordinary feminine name; do not confuse with the English word
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