What origin is the name Selina?

Selina comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Selina a popular name?

Selina is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Selina?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Selina — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Selina

Q: Is Selina a rare name?

Yes. Selina does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Selina

Selina

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Selina is a greek girl's name meaning "Moon; variant of celine: french form of the latin caelum meaning sky or heaven. also a variant of celia or selena; moon, salty".

Parents who choose Selina pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "Moon; variant of celine: french form of the latin caelum meaning sky or heaven. also a variant of celia or selena; moon, salty". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Moon; variant of celine: french form of the latin caelum meaning sky or heaven. also a variant of celia or selena; moon, salty

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Selina

Very rare in US records

What does Selina mean?

Selina is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Moon; variant of celine: french form of the latin caelum meaning sky or heaven. also a variant of celia or selena; moon, salty".

Is Selina a rare name?

Yes. Selina does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Selina

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Names with a similar meaning to Selina

Selina means "Moon; variant of celine: french form of the latin caelum meaning sky or heaven. also a variant of celia or selena; moon, salty" — these names share that spirit.