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Helin

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Helin: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2002.

Helin is a name with multiple origins, most prominently it’s a Kurdish and Turkish feminine name meaning “moisture” or “dew,” evoking a sense of freshness and gentle nature, though it also appears as a Scandinavian short form of Helena, from the Greek “helene” meaning “torch” or “light.” Among notable bearers, the Swedish actress Helin Rekab, known for her role in the TV series *Bonusfamiljen*, brings contemporary recognition. There’s no major place namesake, but the name shares its Greek root with the city of St. Helena, the remote island where Napoleon was exiled. Its rising popularity in Scotland since the early 2000s is a lovely example of how global names can find a home here.