Selene
/ se-LE-ne /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Regal
Meaning & Etymology
moon
moon
Etymology
From the Greek word selēnē, meaning moon.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Hellenic
Cultural context
Selene was the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology, and the name was adopted by the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt.
Symbolism
Represents mystery, beauty, and the passage of time.
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Selene
mythology · Egypt
The Greek goddess of the moon, often depicted as a beautiful woman riding a silver chariot across the night sky.