What is the origin of the name Selene?

Selene is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Selene?

Selene is currently ranked #675 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Selene?

Selene is pronounced sə-LEE-nee.

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Selene

sə-LEE-nee

Popularity

#675

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

9,245

Peak Year

#425 in 2022

First Recorded

1919

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Greek word meaning 'moon'. Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon.

Nickname Watch

Sel Lena

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Sel Lena

Spelling Variations

Celene

Similar Names

Luna Aurora Stella Diana

Personality Traits

MysteriousBeautifulCalmIntuitive

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