The nameSélène
Sélène is the French form of Selene, a girl's name of Greek origin, the name of the Moon goddess. It has been liked in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Sélène comes from the Greek selene, "moon", linked to selas, "brightness".
Origin
Greek. In mythology, Selene is the sister of Helios, the Sun.
History
Sélène appeared in France in the late 1980s and grew in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Sélène
Sélène in France
Sélène was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,625 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Sélène. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Sélène in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 128 births a year on average, against 167 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sélène mean?
Sélène comes from the Greek selene, "moon", linked to selas, "brightness".
What is the origin of the name Sélène?
Greek. In mythology, Selene is the sister of Helios, the Sun.
Is Sélène a girl's or a boy's name?
Sélène is a girl's name.