Selena

Selena Meaning & Origin

About Selena
The name Selena is of Greek origin and means "moon goddess" or "moonlight." It is derived from the Greek word "selene," which refers to the moon. In Greek mythology, Selene was the goddess of the moon, associated with beauty, femininity, and illumination. The name Selena is often associated with qualities such as grace, elegance, and a mystical aura, reflecting the celestial nature of the moon.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Selena are female.

Selena Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.41% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S04050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH0 L IY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/sΙ™ΛˆlinΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selena in Braille

Here's how to represent Selena in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Selena in braille

How to Spell the Name Selena in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Selena using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Selena in sign language

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