Selin

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Pronounced seh-LEEN /sɛˈlin/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish Selin, 'a flowing flood/torrent' (or from selen); also echoes Celine ('moon'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Flowing and chic: Selin is Turkish 'a flood, torrent' — and echoes Celine, 'moon'. Soft, modern, and elegant.

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Origin MediumTurkish, Greek

MeaningFrom Turkish Selin, 'a flowing flood/torrent' (or from selen); also echoes Celine ('moon'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3963 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,004

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

Selin comes from Turkish Selin, 'a flowing flood or torrent', and overlaps Celine — from Greek Selene, 'moon' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, elegant name across Turkey and beyond.

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-torrent-or-moon at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Selin means 'a flowing flood or torrent' in Turkish — and echoes the French Celine ('moon', via Selene); a soft, chic name.

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Selin — routes layered

Variations

SelenCelineSeline

Nicknames

Sel

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If you like Selin…

Celine— the name it echoes

Selene— the moon-goddess name

Selena— a companion moon-name

Elin— a fellow short -lin name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Selin mean?

Selin is Turkish for 'a flowing flood/torrent', and echoes Celine ('moon'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Selin?

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

Is Selin a boy or girl name?

Selin is a girl's name.

How popular is Selin?

Selin is a rare name in the U.S.