Hélier
A rare name honouring a sixth-century Christian hermit martyred on the Channel Island now called Jersey.
Meaning and origin
Hélier commemorates a hermit who settled on the island of Jersey in the sixth century and was killed there; he is venerated as the island's patron saint, and its capital, Saint Helier, takes its name from him.
How to pronounce Hélier
| French (France) | ay-LYAY /elje/ |
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