Hela

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Hela is derived from the Old Norse word "Hel," which means "hidden and secretive." In Norse mythology, Hel is the goddess of the underworld and the queen of the dead.
Pronunciation
HEH-lah or HEH-luh.
KHEH-la(Polish)
Popularity
The name Hela is not very common, and it is not ranked in the top 1000 names in any country.

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Hela Name meanings & History

Hela is derived from the Old Norse word "Hel," which means "hidden and secretive." In Norse mythology, Hel is the goddess of the underworld and the queen of the dead. Czech, Silesian and Polish diminutive of Helena. Hela is used as a feminine given name in Norse culture.

Zodiac Sign of Hela: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hela:

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hyper

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Entertain

L: Lover,Liaison,Legal,Lovely,Languid,Luscious,Lazy

A: Ambitious,Action,Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive

Hela is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Serious name
  • a Urban name

2.) Hela (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Hela means "death" or "the underworld" in Norse mythology. Hela is the daughter of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboda. She rules over the underworld realm of Hel, where the souls of the dead go after they have passed on from the world of the living.

Pronunciation: KHEH-la(Polish)
The name Hela is pronounced "HAY-lah".


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Description: The name Hela means "death" or "the underworld" in Norse mythology. Hela is the daughter of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboda. She rules over the underworld realm of Hel, where the souls of the dead go after they have passed on from the world of the living. Czech, Silesian and Polish diminutive of Helena. The name Hela is primarily used as a baby name for girls.

3.) Hela (Female)

Usage: Popular Culture

Meanings: The meanings of Hela vary depending on its origin. In Norse mythology, Hela was the goddess of death and the underworld. In Swahili, Hela means "luck" or "fortune." In Arabic, Hela means "hope."

Pronunciation: KHEH-la(Polish)
The pronunciation of Hela varies depending on its origin. In Norse, it is typically pronounced "hell-uh," in Swahili, it is pronounced "hah-luh," and in Arabic, it is pronounced "hay-luh."


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Cartoon of Hela

Description: The name Hela has multiple origins, including Norse, Swahili, and Arabic. The meanings of Hela vary depending on its origin. In Norse mythology, Hela was the goddess of death and the underworld. In Swahili, Hela means "luck" or "fortune." In Arabic, Hela means "hope.". Czech, Silesian and Polish diminutive of Helena. Hela is commonly used as a first name for girls, particularly in countries where it has a cultural significance, such as in Norway and Sweden.

4.) Hela (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Goddess of the underworld

Pronunciation: HAY-lah or HEH-lah
KHEH-la(Polish)


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Cartoon of Hela

Description: Goddess of the underworld. Czech, Silesian and Polish diminutive of Helena. Hela is typically used as a unique and unconventional name for baby girls.

5.) Hela (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Hel, the Norse goddess of the underworld, death, and regeneration

Pronunciation: Hell-uh
KHEH-la(Polish)


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Cartoon of Hela

Description: Hel, the Norse goddess of the underworld, death, and regeneration. Czech, Silesian and Polish diminutive of Helena. Hela is a name that has been used in literature and popular culture. It has not been a common name for girls or boys in Scandinavian countries, but it may be given to babies who have Scandinavian heritage or for those who have an affinity for Norse mythology.

Related Names to Hela

Hel, Helle, Hélène

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