Selene
Meaning of Selene
Selene springs from ancient Greece, where she rode her silver chariot across the night sky as the very spirit of the moon, yet her name glides easily through modern Spanish and Italian conversations, giving it a sunny Latin rhythm. She feels both classic and fresh: rare enough to sparkle—ranking only in the mid-500s in recent U.S. charts—yet familiar thanks to kindred names like Luna and Selena. Parents love that Selene means “moon,” a symbol of calm cycles and quiet power; it hints at a little girl who can light dark places without making noise about it. Say it aloud—suh-LEEN or the lyrical seh-LEH-neh—and you can almost hear waves kissing a midnight shore. With a name like Selene, a child carries a pocketful of starlight, a dash of mythic glamour, and just the right amount of playful glow for everyday life.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as seh-LEH-neh (/se.ˈle.ne/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as seh-LEH-neh (/seˈle.ne/)
British English
- Pronunced as suh-LEEN (/səˈliːn/)
American English
- Pronunced as suh-LEEN (/səˈlin/)
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Notable People Named Selene
| Selene Colburn is an American politician who served in the Vermont House of Representatives and was the first female chair of the House Progressive Caucus. |
| Selene Knapp Johnson was an American actress renowned for her stage and silent film work. |
| Selene Luna is a Mexican-American actress, comedian, burlesque performer, and model, recognized for her roles in The Cho Show and My Bloody Valentine 3D. |
