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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Moon
- Origin
- Greek (via Selene) or Latin (via Selina), disputed
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- suh-LEE-nuh
Selena is a girl's name that means "moon," with a romantic, storybook feel and a worldly flavor. It's pronounced suh-LEE-nuh, and its roots are disputed: some trace it to the Greek Selene, others to the Latin Selina. It reads as modern while still carrying that old-world story.
Meaning & Origin of Selena
Meaning: Moon.
Origin: Greek (via Selene) or Latin (via Selina), disputed.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Selena
suh-LEE-nuhIPA /səˈliːnə/
Popularity of Selena
Selena peaked at #91 in 1995, when 3,825 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #245 with 1,289 babies, so it's still a familiar name that's far less common than at its height.
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FAQ
What does the name Selena mean?
Moon. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Selena?
Selena is pronounced suh-LEE-nuh (IPA: /səˈliːnə/).
Is Selena a popular name right now?
Selena peaked at #91 in 1995 and is ranked #245 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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