Selena name meaning & origin

Meaning

Moon

Selena is understood to mean “Moon”. The name is Greek in origin.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Language

Greek

Religion / Tradition

Cross-cultural

Name Type

Modern

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Selena fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Moon

Gender Girl

Origin Greek

Language Greek

Religion / Tradition Cross-cultural

Name Type Modern

Popularity Popular

Selena, letter by letter

Selena has 6 letters — 3 vowels (e, e, a) and 3 consonants. It begins with S and ends with A.

S 3 · E 5 · L 3 · E 5 · N 5 · A 1 = 22 → 2 + 2 = 4

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Selena is 4, traditionally linked with Rahu. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with S.

Questions About Selena

What does the name Selena mean?

Selena is understood to mean “Moon”. The name is Greek in origin.

Is Selena a boy’s or girl’s name?

TotsName lists Selena as a girl’s name, given most often in families across several traditions.

What is the origin of Selena?

Selena comes from Greek.

How popular is Selena?

On TotsName, Selena is popular, and the name starts with S.

Can Selena determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Selena. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Selena does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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