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Celene

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Pronounced suh-LEEN /səˈlin/High

Meaning: A form of Celine/Selene — variously from the Greek Selene, 'the moon' (a moon goddess), and the Latin caelum, 'heaven; sky'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The moon; heaven: Celene is a form of Celine/Selene. Lyrical, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek, Latin

MeaningA form of Celine/Selene — variously from the Greek Selene, 'the moon' (a moon goddess), and the Latin caelum, 'heaven; sky'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8020 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,738

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Celene is a form of Celine/Selene — variously from the Greek Selene, 'the moon' (a moon goddess), and the Latin caelum, 'heaven; sky' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'suh-LEEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and French families. Rare, the-moon-and-heaven at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Celene is a form of Celine/Selene — variously Greek 'the moon' (a moon goddess) and Latin 'heaven; sky' — lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'suh-LEEN').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Celene — routes layered

Variations

CelineSeleneSelena

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Selene— a kin form

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Celina— a fellow Cel- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Celene mean?

Celene is a form of Celine/Selene — variously Greek 'the moon' and Latin 'heaven'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Celene?

It's said suh-LEEN /səˈlin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Celene a boy or girl name?

Celene is a girl's name.

How popular is Celene?

Celene is a rare name in the U.S.