What does the name Selene mean?

The name Selene means "The moon".

What is the origin of the name Selene?

Selene is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 424 babies were named Selene in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Selene is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Mythological

Births Last Year: 424 ↗

All-Time Total: 9,240

Peak Year: 2022

Selene is derived from the Greek word "selas," meaning "light" or "brightness." It is also the name of the Greek goddess of the moon.

Girl names closely related to Selene

Karina Marina Melissa Leia Celeste Alina Samantha Valerie

Boy names closely related to Selene

Nikolas Matteo Ray Adrian Julian Mathew Nicolas Sebastian

Names with similar meaning to Selene

Celena Celene Celina Celine Luna Salena Salina Selena

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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