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GirlPronounced Classical Greek /se.lɛ̌ː.nɛː/; English /sɪ.ˈliː.ni/; English /sɪ.ˈliːn/Italian language family

Sélène

A name meaning "moon".

Quick answer

Sélène is a girl name meaning "moon".

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /se.lɛ̌ː.nɛː/; English /sɪ.ˈliː.ni/; English /sɪ.ˈliːn/.

GenderGirl
Meaningmoon
PronunciationClassical Greek /se.lɛ̌ː.nɛː/; English /sɪ.ˈliː.ni/; English /sɪ.ˈliːn/
Language familyItalian

Meaning and history

The name means "moon" in Greek. This was the name of a Greek goddess of the moon, a Titan. She was sometimes identified with the goddess Artemis.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Σελήνη