Hellen is a female name of Greek origin meaning "Light". In Greek mythology, Hellen is known as the eponymous progenitor of the Hellenes, the son of Deucalion (or Zeus) and Pyrrha. He is the father of three sons, Dorus, Xuthus, and Aeolus, who are the ancestors of the Greek peoples. The name Hellen is associated with various genealogies and myths, with different sources attributing different parents and siblings to Hellen. According to Homer and other ancient texts, the Hellenes were a small tribe in Thessalic Phthia, and it was only when Hellen and his sons "grew strong in Phthiotis" that they became associated with the name "Hellenes." Hellen also features briefly in Euripides' lost play "Melanippe Wise," where he is depicted in a genealogical context.
Hellen Lossi Zúñiga de Laugerud (2 January 1927 – 27 December 1984) was the First Lady of Guatemala from 1974–78 as the wife of former Guatemalan President Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García. Known for her active involvement in social works for the welfare of children, Lossi de Laugerud was a prominent figure during her husband's presidency. She accompanied Laugerud García to state visits and was honored with the highest decorations during visits to Mexico and Colombia. Her dedication to social welfare led to the naming of a hospital in Cobán and numerous streets and avenues in Guatemala in her honor. Lossi de Laugerud's legacy continues to live on through these landmarks, reflecting her enduring impact on the country's history and society.
Hellen Abulu Obura is a prominent Ugandan judge currently serving on the Court of Appeal of Uganda, the nation's second-highest judicial organ and Constitutional Court. Prior to her appointment to the appeals court, she held a position as a member of the High Court of Uganda. Hellen received her pre-university education in Uganda and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Makerere University, the country's oldest and largest public university. Additionally, she earned a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre in Kampala. With a solid background in law, Hellen Obura dedicated seventeen years of service to the Uganda Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs before transitioning to the judiciary. In October 2010, she began her judicial career as a judge on the High Court of Uganda, eventually being appointed to the prestigious Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court in September 2015. Hellen Obura's extensive experience and expertise make her a highly respected figure in the Ugandan legal system.
Hellen Merrifield Brooks (April 18, 1862 – April 14, 1931) was an American educator and politician who made history as one of the first three female state legislators in Wisconsin, alongside Mildred Barber and Helen Thompson. Born in Fulton, Wisconsin, Brooks pursued her education at Milton College and Milwaukee Normal School, where she earned her degree in education. Her dedication to teaching led her to serve as a principal and educator in several schools. Not only was she committed to education, but she also actively participated in the Red Cross and Liberty Loan committees during World War I. Additionally, she served on the school board and later ventured into politics, representing the Republican party in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1925. Despite her short-lived political career due to her marriage to Edward F. Shay in 1926, Hellen Merrifield Brooks left a lasting legacy as a pioneering female figure in Wisconsin's political landscape.
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