Selena
[səˈliːnə]Meaning
latinized form of Selene, the Ancient Greek goddess of the moon
Background Story
Selena is the Latinized form of Selene, the Ancient Greek goddess of the moon. It is used in French and Greek, and English etymology derives it either from Selene or as a variant of Selina, from Latin Caelīna, meaning heavenly. The name was borne by the Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla, known mononymously as Selena.
Variations
Selene, Salina
Related Names
Selene
Means "moon" in Greek
Selina
Variant of Celina or Selena, used as a feminine given name
Seline
Recorded as a feminine given name in Dutch
Lunita
A Spanish feminine given name; from luna, moon.
Selyn
A variation of the name Selene, which is derived from Greek mythology and represents the moon
Sirene
Meaning refers to a mythical creature known for enchanting singing
Starla
Derived from 'star', symbolizing brightness and beauty
Asther
Asther is a surname.
Astraea
Ancient Greek Ἀστραῖα, literally "star maiden"
Candra
Recorded as a given name in Indonesian, for boys and girls