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Salina
Pronounced sə-LEE-nah /səˈli.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: Spelling of Selina/Selene — from Greek, 'the moon'; also echoes Latin salina, 'a salt-pan/salt-flat'; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Salina is a spelling of Selina/Selene — from Greek, 'the moon' (the moon goddess) — and also echoes Latin salina, 'a salt-pan, salt-flat' (routes layered, which we note). A luminous, lyrical name.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-moon at the (likely) root, and luminous.
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What does the name Salina mean?
Salina spells Selina/Selene — Greek 'the moon'; it also echoes 'salt-flat', so the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Salina?
It's said sə-LEE-nah /səˈli.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Salina a boy or girl name?
Salina is a girl's name.
How popular is Salina?
Salina is a rare name in the U.S.