Girl name
Selena name meaning
“moon; associated with the moon goddess”
Selena means “moon” and is associated with the moon goddess. It derives from Greek selēnē and the name Selene, and is used for girls in Türkiye. Its connection with Selene, the personification of the Moon in Greek mythology, evokes moonlight and the silver glow of the night sky.
What does Selena mean?
Moon; associated with the moon goddess
In Turkish: ay; Ay tanrıçasıyla ilişkili
Selena evokes the moon and its light in the night sky. Its source, Selene, is the lunar figure who travels across the heavens in Greek mythology. Selene and Selina are related forms, and the mythological association belongs specifically to the Greek tradition.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name Selena
Selena is a form of Greek Selene. Greek selēnē means moon and also names the personification of the Moon in Greek mythology.
How to pronounce Selena
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /selena/ |
Is Selena a girl’s name?
Yes, Selena is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Selena does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Selena
- Selen♀Sound, news
- Selina♀Possibly moon
- Sena♀Praise
- Selin♀Rushing water, a powerful flow
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Selda♀Bare, hard rock
- Sezen♀One who senses or perceives the unstated
- Selinay♀Flood and moon
- Selcen♀Name of Selcen Hatun in Dede Korkut
- Seren♂♀Spreading or laying out
- Selva♀Quail
- Serenay♀Sail-yard and moon
Names with related meanings
- Miray♀Lord of the moon
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Hilal♀The moon’s slender crescent shape
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- Simay♀A silvery moon
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
- Aymira♀Moon and wondrous beauty
- Ayla♀The luminous ring around the moon
Famous people named Selena
- Selena Altar
FAQ about the name Selena
What is the meaning of Selena?
Selena means “moon; associated with the moon goddess”. Selena is a form of Greek Selene. Greek selēnē means moon and also names the personification of the Moon in Greek mythology.
Is Selena a girl’s name?
Yes, Selena is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Selena in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Selena nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Selena?
Selena is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Selena have?
Selena has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Selena?
Selena does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Selena?
Notable people named Selena include Selena Altar.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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