What Does the Name Hel Mean
The name Hel comes from Norse Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hel below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hel Name Meaning
Norse MythologyIn Norse mythology this was the name of the daughter of Loki. She got her name from the underworld, also called Hel, where she ruled, which meant "to conceal, to cover" in Old Norse (related to the...
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