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Selina

seh-LEE-nah

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginGreek

The Story of Selina

This name whispers of moonlight and ancient mysteries, carrying the ethereal glow of the moon goddess herself.

Selina draws its ethereal beauty from the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene. Its Latin roots connect to the moon itself, signifying 'heavenly' or 'of the moon.' This name has graced poets and thinkers for centuries, its celestial allure enduring through time and across cultures.

There is a soft, luminous quality when you speak the name 'Selina.' It feels like a gentle glow, hinting at intuition and a quiet, inner wisdom. When you write her name, you might feel a sense of wonder, as if you are capturing a piece of the night sky just for her.

What It Means

Selina is a name with Greek and Latin origins, derived from Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. It signifies 'moon' or 'heavenly'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Selina Kyle

    Fictional DC comics character (Catwoman)

  • Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon

    English religious leader of the Methodist movement

Personality Traits

mysteriousintuitivebeautifulgraceful

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#704 in 1995

Total Births

19,045

First Recorded

1880

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