What is the origin of the name Selyna?

Selyna is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Selyna?

Selyna is pronounced seh-LEE-nah.

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Selyna

seh-LEE-nah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

138

Peak Year

#21 in 1995

First Recorded

1990

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Selena, which is derived from the Greek word 'selene' meaning "moon".

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Sel Lena Lina

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Sel Lena Lina

Spelling Variations

Selena Celina Celine

Similar Names

Serena Sabrina Adriana Ariana

Personality Traits

MoonlikeMysteriousBeautifulCalm

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