Helike
Ἑλίκη(Ancient Greek)
Huh-lyk-ee
Helike Name meanings & History
The name Helike means "to turn" or "to twist". It is derived from the Greek word Helikē, which is also the name of a mythical nymph who was transformed into a comet. Means "something that winds; crack willow (species Salix fragilis)" in Greek. Compare the masculine form Helix.In antiquity, Helike was a common name for the northern constellation Ursa Major (because it revolves around the pole). According to Greek myth she was a nymph whom Zeus changed into the constellation because she had nursed him as an infant on Crete. In 2005 this name was given to a moon of Jupiter. Helike is a name that can be used for baby girls. It is a distinctive and interesting name that could suit parents who are looking for a name that is not too common.
Zodiac Sign of Helike: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius
Synonyms of Helike:
H: Hope,Haggle,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing
E: Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven
L: Liaison,Lazy,Lover,Legal,Luscious,Languid,Lovely
I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved
K: Karma,Kundalini,Kind,Karate
Helike is:- a Common name
- a Mature name
- a Serious name
- a Unintellectual name
- a Upper Class name
Related Names to Helike
Similar Greek names that are related to Helike include Helios, Helia, and Heli.
