In the early 20th century, Émile Boisacq considered Ἑλένη to derive from the well-known noun meaning "torch".. It has also been suggested that the λ of arose from an original ν, and thus the etymology of the name would be connected with the root of Venus. Linda Lee Clader, however, says that none of the above suggestions offers much satisfaction.Clader, Helen, 63 f.; Skutsch, Helen, 191.
in The EaRly 20th century, émile boISAcq ConSidereD ἙλέΝη to derive frOm the wEll-knOwn noUN meaniNg "torcH".. It Has AlsO beeN sUgGesTEd that The λ of AROSe fROm an Original Ν, AnD thUs the etymOloGY of ThE naME WouLD be CONNected wiTh thE ROOt oF venus. linda lEE CLadeR, hoWEver, sAYS THat nOne Of thE aBove suggesTIONs ofFErS Much satIsFaction.clader, heLEN, 63 f.; sKutsCh, HeleN, 191.