Salina

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Salina Pronunciation

Salina is 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

In 30 seconds: Moon-bright and soft: Salina spells Selina — 'the moon'. Luminous, lyrical, and warm (and echoes 'salt-flat').

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningSpelling of Selina/Selene — from Greek, 'the moon'; also echoes Latin salina, 'a salt-pan/salt-flat'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4744 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,203

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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.

Did you know? Selina/Selene means 'the moon' in Greek — Salina is an -a- spelling (and echoes Latin salina, 'a salt-flat'; cities bear the name too); luminous and lyrical.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Selina — routes layered

Variations

SelinaSelenaCelina

Nicknames

Lina

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Latin Greek

If you like Salina…

Selina— the standard spelling

Selena— a fellow moon-name

Celina— a companion spelling

Carolina— another -lina name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Salina?

Salina is pronounced sə-LEE-nah (/səˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Salina said aloud.

How do you say Salina?

Salina is said sə-LEE-nah (/səˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Salina said aloud.

What does the name Salina mean?

Salina spells Selina/Selene — Greek 'the moon'; it also echoes 'salt-flat', so the routes are layered.

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.