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Selena Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "selena" is "moon goddess", and is used often for "girls".

Name
selena
Meaning
moon goddess
Pronunciation
suh-lee-nuh
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Selena Name Details

Selena is a name of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word 'selene' which means 'moon'. In Greek mythology, Selene was the goddess of the moon. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world due to its association with the ancient Greek mythological figure. Selena has been used as a given name for girls since the late 19th century.

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