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Selene name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Selene mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Selene
User Submitted Origins
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User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Australia says the name Selene means "Ancient Greek goddess of the moon" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Selene means "Goddess of the Moon" and is of Greek origin.
- 3 submissions from Canada and the United States agree the name Selene means "Moon" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Selene is of Greek origin and means "'Bright', possibly when relating specifically to the Moon".
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A genus of Carangidae
- (Greek mythology) goddess of the Moon in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Luna
Wiktionary
From the Ancient Greek Σελήνη (Selḗnē, proper noun), from σέλας (sélas, “light”).
- (Greek mythology) The goddess of the Moon.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
- (poetic) The Moon.
Selene was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Italian, and Portuguese
Notable Persons Named Selene
Notable Persons Named Selene
Selene
Selene is a comics character.
Selene Luna
Selene Luna is an actor, model (people), actress, and model. Selene was born on September 19th, 1971 in Tijuana.
Selene Vigil-Wilk
Selene Vigil-Wilk is a grunge, punk rock, and riot grrrl musician. She has been prominent since 1990. Selene was given the name Selene Here Vigil on July 16th, 1965. Selene is also known as Selene Vigil.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Selene
Notable Persons With the Last Name Selene
Selene
Selene is a comics character.
Fun Facts about the name Selene
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