title: Helou
text: # Helou
  
  Helou, Hélou or Helu is a surname that means "sweet" or "pretty" in Arabic. Notable people with the surname include:
  
  * Abdul Latif Helou (born 1971), Syrian footballer
  * Anissa Helou (born 1952), British food writer of Lebanese/Syrian descent
  * Carlos Slim Helu (born 1940), Mexican business magnate of Lebanese descent
  * Charles Helou (1913–2001), President of Lebanon
  * Henri Helou, Lebanese politician and Member of Parliament
  * John Helou (died 1823), Lebanese religious leader
  * Nina Helou (1904–1989), Lebanese lawyer and First Lady
  