Selena

Gender Feminine
Usage Spanish, English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Scripts Σελήνη(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. seh-LEH-na(Spanish) sə-LEEN-ə(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Selene. This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena. Another famous bearer is the American actress and singer Selena Gomez (1992-).

Related Names

VariantsSelina(English) Selene(Greek Mythology)
Other Languages & CulturesSélène(French) Selini(Greek)
User SubmissionSéléna

Popularity

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Entry updated April 23, 2024