What is the origin of the name Celene?

Celene is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Celene?

Celene is currently ranked #8020 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlGreek

Celene

seh-LEEN

Popularity

#8020

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,738

Peak Year

#102 in 1993

First Recorded

1917

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Celene is a variant of Selene, which is a Greek name meaning 'moon'.

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Cece Lena Cele

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Cece Lena Cele

Spelling Variations

Selene Celine Celina

Similar Names

Luna Stella Aurora Lyra

Personality Traits

MysteriousGracefulIntuitiveCreative

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