Selene

Girl's name

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

Meaning The moon
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 424 Rising
Peak year 2022

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Mythological

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Selene Luna - Actress and comedian.
  • Selene Vigil-Wilk - Lead singer of 7 Year Bitch.
  • Selene Hinojosa - Mexican actress.
  • Selene Walters - American model and actress.
  • Selene Tovar - Mexican actress.
  • Selene Rios - Mexican singer.
  • Selene Quintanilla - Sister of Selena Quintanilla.
  • Selene Jordan - American actress.

Sisters for Selene

Girl names closely related to Selene

Karina Marina Melissa Leia Celeste Alina Samantha Valerie

Brothers for Selene

Boy names closely related to Selene

Nikolas Matteo Ray Adrian Julian Mathew Nicolas Sebastian

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Selene

Celena Celene Celina Celine Luna Salena Salina Selena

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