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Helena

Helena

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The state capital of Montana in the United States
  • proper noun
  • /həˈliːnə/
: Helena
  • During our trip to Montana, we decided to explore the sights in Helena, the state's capital.
  • Helena, Montana
  • return to Helena
  • the Helena community

Examples

  • In 1943, when Harold was ten, his family moved across the Mississippi River to Helena, Arkansas.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Holding a record of 14 wins and two losses, hailing from Helena, Montana, he is currently the number-two-ranked middleweight in our great state.

    Father Stu (2022)

  • Do you know where Helena is?

    Black Christmas (2019)

  • Have a camera crew standing by in Helena, Montana on Tuesday, and I'll give you a three-hour head start.

    The Insider (1999)

  • Earlier that morning, the Sultana's itinerary included a brief stop in the small city of Helena, Arkansas.

    Remember the Sultana (2015)

  • Helena is the capital city of Helena, known for its rich history and beautiful architecture.

  • Many tourists visit Helena, Montana, to see the state capitol building and learn about its history.

Surface Forms

Helena main

Etymology

Helena is a woman's name that comes from the old Greek name Helene, which people often say means 'torch' or 'light'. The city was named after that personal name, so you can remember Helena as a 'bright' or important place in Montana.