Helio
Meaning of Helio
Helio is a male name with origins in Greek mythology. It derives from the Greek word "helios," which means "sun." In Greek mythology, Helios was the personification of the sun and was often depicted driving a chariot across the sky. This name has a strong and radiant association, symbolizing warmth, light, and energy. The pronunciation of Helio varies depending on the language. In Portuguese, it is pronounced as EH-lyoh (/ˈɛ.li.ɔ/), while in English, it is pronounced as HEE-lee-oh (/ˈhiːli.oʊ/). In recent years, Helio has been gaining popularity as a baby name in the United States, with an average occurrence of around 10 to 15 newborns per year.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as EH-lyoh (/ˈɛ.li.ɔ/)
English
- Pronunced as HEE-lee-oh (/ˈhiːli.oʊ/)
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Notable People Named Helio
| Helio Melo is a former American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 2005 to 2017. |
| Helio Batista dos Santos Junior, also known as Helio Batista, is a retired Brazilian football player. |
| Hélio Castroneves is a Brazilian auto racing driver known for his success in the IndyCar Series and his multiple wins at the Indianapolis 500. |
| Hélio Oiticica was a Brazilian visual artist known for his innovative use of color and participation in the Neo-Concrete Movement, as well as for his "environmental art" creations such as Parangolés and Penetrables. |
| Hélio Gracie was a Brazilian martial artist and co-founder of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. |
| Hélio Gelli Pereira was a Brazilian-British virologist known for his expertise in adenoviruses and his contributions to virology research and international public service. |
| Hélio Pereira Bicudo was a Brazilian jurist and politician. |
| Hélio de Oliveira Santos is a Brazilian physician, pediatric specialist, former mayor of Campinas, and federal representative affiliated with the Partido Democrático Trabalhista (PDT). |
| Hélio Cunha Borges, also known as Hélio Borges, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Ituano, on loan from Azuriz, and is known for his versatility as a forward and right back. |
| Hélio dos Anjos is a Brazilian professional football coach and former player, currently serving as the head coach of Paysandu. |
| Hélio José de Souza Gonçalves, also known as Hélio, is a professional football player currently playing as a centre back for Kitchee in the Hong Kong Premier League. |
| Hélio Fernando Barbosa Lopes, also known as Hélio Negão and Hélio Bolsonaro, is a Brazilian military sub-lieutenant and politician. |
| Hélio Ferraz de Almeida Camargo was a Brazilian zoologist and lawyer known for his work with Brazilian birds. |
| Hélio Fernandes was a Brazilian journalist. |
| Hélio da Silva - Hélio Coutinho da Silva was a Brazilian sprinter who competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics. |
