Name Detail
Selene
Σελήνη
moon
Female
Greek / Modern American / French / Ancient Greek / Lunar Inspired / Greek mythology / Astronomical /
3 syllables
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Name
Selene
Origin
Greek / Modern American / French / Ancient Greek / Lunar Inspired / Greek mythology / Astronomical /
Gender
Female
Meaning
moon
Detailed Meaning
Selene is drawn from the ancient Greek goddess who drove the moon across the night sky, bathing the world in silver light. The name carries a mystical, ethereal quality — calm on the surface but vast and powerful beneath. It suits someone who guides others through darkness with quiet, luminous presence.
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Translations
el
Σελήνη
Syllable Breakdown
1. se (prefix)
2. le (middle)
3. ne (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Selene Name Meaning and Style
Selene is a female name of Greek / Modern American / French / Ancient Greek / Lunar Inspired / Greek mythology / Astronomical / origin, meaning moon.
It appears in the Aesthetic, American, Baby Girl name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Greek / Modern American / French / Ancient Greek / Lunar Inspired / Greek mythology / Astronomical / names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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