Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Lunar Glow, Moon, Goddess of the Moon, Heaven, Light
Pronunciation: suh-LEE-nee, /səˈliːni/, S AH L IY N
Popularity Rank: #3,773
Originally from Greek mythology, Selene was the goddess of the moon. The name itself means 'moon' and is a symbol of beauty, power, and femininity.
The name Selene is of Greek origin and means Lunar Glow, Moon, Goddess of the Moon, Heaven, Light, Goddess of the moon; symbol of beauty and femininity., From Selina. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Selene is commonly found in Mexico, Italy, United States of America, and 68 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: suh-LEE-nee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /səˈliːni/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AH L IY N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Selene is recorded 16,277 times globally, ranking it as the 3,773th most common name worldwide.
Selene is most prevalent in Mexico, with 6,144 occurrences, making it the 341th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Selene is found among 1 in every 147 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #341 | 1 : 147 |
| Italy | #713 | 1 : 269 |
| United States of America | #1,784 | 1 : 898 |
| Peru | #1,135 | 1 : 1,205 |
| Spain | #1,365 | 1 : 882 |
| Colombia | #2,710 | 1 : 2,564 |
| Argentina | #857 | 1 : 747 |
| Uruguay | #883 | 1 : 674 |
| Chile | #2,990 | 1 : 4,400 |
| Bolivia | #2,107 | 1 : 2,675 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Selene from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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