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Selene
sih-LEE-nee
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1
The Ancient Greek goddess of the Moon.
"Selene was said to drive her chariot across the night sky."
2
A female given name of Ancient Greek origin.
"Selene studied astronomy in graduate school."
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Σελήνη (Selḗnē), from σέλας (sélas, "light").