♀ Name Selene

Q: What does the name Selene mean?

Selene means 'moon' or 'moon goddess' (from ancient Greek 'selēnē/σελήνη' = moon, deriving from 'sélas/σέλᾰς' = light/brightness).

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Selene is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Selene come from?

Selene is a name from Greek mythology, she is a moon goddess and the sister of Helios. She was identified with the goddess Artemis. Her Latin counterpart is the goddess Luna.

What does the name Selene mean?

Selene means “moon” or “moon goddess” (from ancient Greek “selēnē/σελήνη” = moon, deriving from “sélas/σέλᾰς” = light/brightness).

Pronunciation of Selene

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Variants

Sélene

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Popularity of the name Selene

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