Selena
Meaning of Selena
Selena is a female name derived from the Greek word Selene, meaning "moon". It has variations including Celina and Selene. The pronunciation in English is suh-LEE-nuh while in Spanish it's pronounced as seh-LEH-nah. The popularity of the name Selena has seen significant fluctuations over the years. In recent times, it experienced its peak popularity in the United States in 1995 when it was ranked 91st most popular name for newborn girls. Despite its waxing and waning popularity, the charm of this celestial name endures. Whether you're drawn to its lyrical sound or its lunar connotations, Selena remains a beautiful choice for a baby girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as seh-LEH-nah (/se.ˈle.na/)
English
- Pronunced as suh-LEE-nuh (/sə.ˈli.nə/)
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Notable People Named Selena
| Selena Gomez is a multi-talented American singer, actress, businesswoman, and producer, known for her work on Disney Channel and as the lead vocalist of the pop rock band Selena Gomez & the Scene. |
| Selena Sturmay is a Canadian curler and skip from Edmonton, Alberta, who leads her own team at the Saville Community Sports Centre. |
| Selena Samuela is an Italian-American Peloton instructor based in New York, who moved to the United States from Italy at the age of eleven. |
| Selena Shaikh is an Australian professional squash player currently ranked 119 in the PSA World rankings as of July 2018. |
