Zelena

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Zelena Pronunciation

Zelena is pronounced zə-LEE-nah /zəˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Slavic zelena, 'green', and/or an elaboration of Selena/Zelene, 'moon'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Green as spring, bright as the moon: Zelena draws on Slavic 'green' and the moon-name Selena. Lush, luminous, and a touch enchanted.

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Origin MediumSlavic, Greek

MeaningFrom Slavic zelena, 'green', and/or an elaboration of Selena/Zelene, 'moon'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4103 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 384

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Zelena comes from Slavic zelena, 'green', and/or an elaboration of Selena/Zelene, 'moon' (routes layered, which we note). The TV series Once Upon a Time popularized it. Lush and luminous.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, green-or-moon at the root, and enchanting.

Did you know? Zelena means 'green' in Slavic languages — and Once Upon a Time gave the name (its Wicked Witch) a witchy, emerald-bright fame.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — zelena / Selena — routes layered

Variations

ZelinaSelenaZelene

Nicknames

ZelLena

Famous Bearers

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If you like Zelena…

Selena— the moon-name it echoes

Elena— another flowing classic

Zarina— lands in the same popularity range

Ivana— shares Zelena's Slavic roots

Selina— shares the -na ending

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zelena?

Zelena is pronounced zə-LEE-nah (/zəˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Zelena said aloud.

How do you say Zelena?

Zelena is said zə-LEE-nah (/zəˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Zelena said aloud.

What does the name Zelena mean?

Zelena is Slavic for 'green' and/or an elaboration of Selena, 'moon'; the routes are layered.

Is Zelena a boy or girl name?

Zelena is a girl's name.

How popular is Zelena?

Zelena is a rare name in the U.S.