Hela

Meaning of Hela

Hela is a feminine given name rooted in the Proto-Germanic element *haljō (“concealed place”), which in Old Norse denoted both the realm of the dead and its eponymous goddess, Hel; this term passed into medieval German as a personal name rendered Hela (pronounced /ˈheːla/) and was subsequently adopted into English with the phonetic realization HEE-luh (/ˈhiːlə/). The historical resonance of its mythological bearer imparts a measured solemnity, while its succinct bisyllabic structure affords phonological clarity in contemporary usage. Though it remains peripheral within Anglo-American naming conventions, Social Security Administration data over the past decade record between five and fourteen annual occurrences in the United States, corresponding to rankings typically situated between the 930th and 960th positions. Consequently, Hela occupies a distinctive niche among modern feminine names, appealing to those who seek a concise designation with deep etymological and cultural associations.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as HEE-luh (/ˈhiːlə/)

German

• Pronunced as HEH-lah (/ˈheːla/)

• Helena
• Hella
• Haleigh
• Halia
• Helene
• Helma
• Helia