Selene Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationseh-LEEN / /səˈliːni/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: moon; Latin: of the moon

Historical & Cultural Background

Selene is derived from the Greek word for moon and is often associated with the lunar goddess in Greek mythology. In Roman mythology, Selene corresponds to Luna, the goddess of the moon. The name has been used in various cultures and has been popular in literature and art, symbolizing beauty and tranquility. It has also been adopted in modern contexts, often evoking celestial themes.

Similar Names

SelinaSerenaSelmaSelineSoleilSiennaSabrinaSierra

Variants

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International Variants

  • Selene (Italian)
  • Selene (Spanish)
  • Selene (Portuguese)

Famous people named Selene

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Fictional characters named Selene

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Sibling Suggestions

SethSilasSimonSorenSantiago

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Selene was first seen in the United States in 1991. Selene has ranked as high as #1222 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Selene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Selene

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19915