Helena facts for kids

Helena is a name that can mean many different things! It's a popular name for people, but it's also used for places, movies, books, songs, and even ships and scientific ideas.

People Named Helena

Helena is a common given name for girls. It comes from an ancient Greek word meaning "torch" or "bright, shining light." Many famous people throughout history have been named Helena.

• Helena, mother of Constantine I: She was a very important woman in Roman history. She was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, who was the first Roman emperor to become a Christian. She is often called Saint Helena.
• Katri Helena (born 1945): She is a well-known singer from Finland.

Places Called Helena

Many towns, cities, and even natural places around the world are named Helena.

United States

• Helena, Montana: This is the capital city of the state of Montana. It's an important city for the state's government.
  • Helena National Forest: This is a large forest area in Montana, great for outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
• Helena, Alabama: A city located in the state of Alabama.
• Helena, Arkansas: This city was the site of an important battle during the American Civil War on July 4, 1863.
• Helena, Ohio: A small village in Ohio.
• Helena, Oklahoma: A town in Oklahoma.

Canada

• Helena Island (Nunavut): An island located in the Arctic Archipelago in Nunavut, Canada.
• Helena Lake, Saskatchewan: A lake found in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada.

Other Places

• Helena (island): An island in Greece.
• Helena, Guyana: A place in the country of Guyana in South America.

Helena in Entertainment

The name Helena has inspired many creative works, including films, books, and songs.

Films

• Helena (1924 film): This was a silent movie made in Germany a long time ago.
• Helena (2008 Colombian film): A movie from Colombia.

Literature

• Helena (Machado de Assis novel): A novel written in 1876 by a Brazilian author named Machado de Assis.
• Helena (Waugh novel): A novel written in 1950 by the British author Evelyn Waugh.
• Helena (A Midsummer Night's Dream): A character in William Shakespeare's famous play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. She is one of the main characters in this magical comedy.

Music

• "Helena" (My Chemical Romance song): A popular song released in 2004 by the American rock band My Chemical Romance.
• "Helena Beat": A song from 2011 by the band Foster the People.

Ships Named Helena

Several ships have been given the name Helena.

• HMS Helena: This name has been used for various ships in the Royal Navy, which is the navy of the United Kingdom.
• USS Helena: This name has been used for several ships in the United States Navy.

Helena in Science

The name Helena also appears in the world of science.

• Helena morpho or Morpho helena: This is a beautiful type of butterfly known for its bright, iridescent blue wings. It belongs to the Nymphalidae family of butterflies.
• 101 Helena: This is the name of an asteroid, which is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.
• "Helena": In ancient Greece, people sometimes used the name "Helena" to describe a natural phenomenon we now call St. Elmo's fire. This is a weather event where a glowing plasma is created by an electrical discharge from a pointed object in a strong electric field, like during a thunderstorm.

See also

In Spanish: Helena para niños

• Elena (disambiguation)
• Eleni (disambiguation)
• Helen (disambiguation)
• Helene (disambiguation)
• Hellen
• Saint Helena (disambiguation)