Selene
[sɪˈliːni]Meaning
means "moon" in Greek
Background Story
Selene is the Greek word for the moon and the name of the Greek goddess and personification of the Moon, a Titan sometimes identified with Artemis. Her Roman equivalent is Luna. The name is used in English, French, Greek and Spanish.
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