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Helen

Greek · F

“torch, light, or shining one”

Where it comes from

helene (ἑλένη), possibly 'torch' or 'light'

Fun Fact

Helen of Troy's beauty is described in Greek myth as the cause of the entire Trojan War, making this one of the most storied names in Western literature.

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