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Selena

sih-LEE-nuh

Selena (name) means a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, associated with the moon. Example: “The singer Selena remains beloved decades after her death.”

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A female given name of Ancient Greek origin, associated with the moon.
"The singer Selena remains beloved decades after her death."
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Etymology

Either a variant of Selina, from Latin caelum ("sky"), or from Selene, the Greek moon goddess.

Origin: Latin

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What does “Selena” mean?

The word “Selena” means a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, associated with the moon.

How do you pronounce “Selena”?

“Selena” is pronounced sih-LEE-nuh (/səˈlinə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Selena” in a sentence?

Here is “Selena” used in a sentence: “The singer Selena remains beloved decades after her death.”

What part of speech is “Selena”?

“Selena” is a name.

Where does the word “Selena” come from?

The word “Selena” comes from Latin. Either a variant of Selina, from Latin caelum ("sky"), or from Selene, the Greek moon goddess.

Is “Selena” a common word?

“Selena” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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