American Meaning: The name Helena is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Helena is: Light. Greek Meaning: The name Helena is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Helena is: Shining light.The bright one. English Meaning: The name Helena is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Helena is: In mythology the abduction of Zeus's mortal daughter Helen sparked the Trojan War.he name Helena is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Helena is: Shining light. The bright one. English Meaning: The name Helena is an English baby name.