Selene
Σελήνη
/ seh-LEE-nee /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Celestial
Meaning & Etymology
moon
moon
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word selēnē (σελήνη), meaning ‘moon’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Hellenic
Cultural context
The name Selene has its origins in Greek mythology, where Selene was the goddess of the moon. In the context of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt, which was heavily influenced by Greek culture, the name would have been associated with the celestial and divine aspects of the moon.
Symbolism
Represents the moon, symbolising beauty, femininity, and the cyclical nature of time.
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mythology · Egypt
The Greek goddess of the moon, often depicted as a beautiful woman riding a silver chariot across the night sky.