Throughout the world, Helv (Helv 
) is a rare girly forename. The forename Helv is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it is a rare girly name. Very seldom, Helv is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Helv | Democratic Republic of the Congo, China, Mexico, United States |