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Selina

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Pronounced seh-LEE-nah /səˈliː.nə/Low

Meaning: Moon, the moon goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Selina is a graceful variant of Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. It carries the luminous meaning of moon and moonlight and is known as the civilian name of DC Comics character Selina Kyle, better known as Catwoman.
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Origin LowGreek, Latin
MeaningMoon, the moon goddess
U.S. rank (2025)#1278 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births176 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,221

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199518802025

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

Selina derives from the Greek Selene, the Titaness personification of the moon in Greek mythology. The Latin form Selena and variant Selina have been used in English-speaking countries since the 17th century. They are related to Celine and Celina through shared lunar roots.

Selina gained pop culture resonance through the DC Comics character Selina Kyle (Catwoman) and through Selena Gomez, whose name is the Spanish variant. Selina maintains its own elegant identity, distinct from but related to the more common Selena.

Did you know? Selina Kyle is the real name of Catwoman in DC Comics, Batman's most complex adversary and sometime love interest, making Selina a name associated with intelligence, independence, and a hint of mystery.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Selina

Variations

SelenaCelinaCelineSelene

Nicknames

SelLinaSeli

Famous Bearers

  • ★Selina Kyle (fictional) (fictional)
    DC Comics character Catwoman, Batman's adversary and occasional ally
  • ★Selina Scott (1951–present)
    British journalist and television presenter, early host of BBC Breakfast Time

If you like Selina…

Selena— Closest Spanish variant of same moon root
Celeste— Latin sky/heaven name with same luminous quality
Luna— Moon name directly in Latin
Serena— Three-syllable elegant feminine name with similar sound

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Frequently Asked

What does Selina mean?

Selina means moon, derived from the Greek goddess Selene, the Titaness personification of the moon.

Is Selina the same as Selena?

Selina and Selena share the same Greek moon root. Selena is the Spanish form and Selina is the English variant.

How do you pronounce Selina?

Selina is pronounced seh-LEE-nah, with three syllables and stress on the second.

Who is Selina Kyle?

Selina Kyle is the civilian identity of Catwoman in DC Comics, Batman's most famous adversary and love interest.

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