The nameSelen
Selen is a Turkish girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Turkish
Meaning
It is often linked to the Greek Selênê, "moon".
Origin
Turkish.
History
First given in France in the early 1990s, Selen peaked in the mid 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Selen
Selen in France
2349thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2005peak year (75 births)
1,155babies named Selen in France since 1900
Selen was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 515 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Selen. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Selen in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selen mean?
It is often linked to the Greek Selênê, "moon".
What is the origin of the name Selen?
Turkish.
Is Selen a girl's or a boy's name?
Selen is a girl's name.