Why was this gas called helium?

Answer 1

Helium is a gas because its density at room temperature under one atmosphere of pressure is so low that the atoms do not form a liquid or solid.

Answer 2

helium was first discovered in the sun. It gets its name from the Greek word, Helios, meaning the sun

Answer 3

Helium was named after the Greek god of the sun, Helios. It was because it was first discovered through studying the sun's light and was named to honor the connection.