Helena is a female given name used by multiple recording artists and bands across different countries and genres; one of the better-known figures using this mononym is Helena Paparizou, a Greek-Swedish singer associated with pop and laïko-pop styles who rose to prominence in the early 2000s. Artists billed simply as Helena have appeared in contexts ranging from electronic and ambient music to indie pop and folk, often characterized by melodic songwriting, intimate vocal delivery, and production that blends acoustic and electronic elements. Depending on the artist, work under the name Helena has been released from the late 20th century into the 21st century, reflecting contemporary popular and independent music trends rather than a single unified musical project.