Selyna
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Selyna
Selyna is a modern variant of Selena, derived from the Greek name Σελήνη (Selene), meaning "moon" or "goddess of the moon" from the root selas (brightness/light).
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Etymology
Selyna is a modern variant of Selena, derived from the Greek name Σελήνη (Selene), meaning "moon" or "goddess of the moon" from the root selas (brightness/light).
The name is used across Western cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries and Romance language regions, with no specific religious affiliation, though the original mythological reference derives from ancient Greek pagan tradition.
Selyna currently ranks #17,227 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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