helen
word
/ˈhɛɫən/
HE-luhn
/ˈhɛlən/
HE-luhn
Definition
A female first name used in English and many other languages. It refers to a person with this name, not to a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Helen'. It does not usually take an article, and pronunciation may vary slightly by accent.
Spanish: HelenPortuguese (BR): HelenPortuguese (PT): HelenChinese (Simplified): 海伦Chinese (Traditional): 海倫Hindi: हेलेनArabic: هيلينBengali: হেলেনRussian: ХеленJapanese: ヘレンVietnamese: HelenKorean: 헬렌Turkish: HelenUrdu: ہیلنIndonesian: Helen
Example Sentences
Helen is my teacher.
basic
I saw Helen at the store.
basic
Helen lives next door.
basic
Have you talked to Helen about the plan yet?
natural
Helen said she'd call me later.
natural
If Helen is coming, we should save her a seat.
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