Celena

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At a Glance

Meaning
Moon
Origin
Greek (variant of Selene)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
suh-LEE-nah

Celena (pronounced suh-LEE-nah) is a Greek name, a variant of Selene, and its meaning is moon. You might see it grouped with other Cel- names and listed as meaning 'heavenly,' but that's a mix-up with the unrelated Latin caelestis group — Celena actually traces back to Selene, the Greek moon goddess.

Meaning & Origin of Celena

Meaning: Moon.

Origin: Greek (variant of Selene).

A common claim: Celena is sometimes listed as meaning 'heavenly,' grouped with other Cel- names. Actually: That's a mix-up with the unrelated Latin caelestis group; Celena actually derives from Selene, the Greek moon goddess, so its real meaning is 'moon.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Celena

suh-LEE-nahIPA /səˈliːnə/

Popularity of Celena

Celena reached its highest popularity in 1977, ranking #774 with 195 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #5460, with just 23.

Names Like Celena

These names share Celena’s style, era or origin.

FAQ

What does the name Celena mean?

Moon. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Celena?

Celena is pronounced suh-LEE-nah (IPA: /səˈliːnə/).

Is Celena a popular name right now?

Celena peaked at #774 in 1977 and is ranked #5460 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1890–2024.)

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