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Zelene

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Pronounced zeh-LEEN /zɛˈliːn/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage that echoes the Greek Selene ('moon') and Zelda, on a soft Ze-/-lene sound. As spelled here routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, luminous coinage: Zelene echoes Selene ('moon') and Zelda (said 'zeh-LEEN'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningA modern coinage that echoes the Greek Selene ('moon') and Zelda, on a soft Ze-/-lene sound. As spelled here routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2017)#18402 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 98

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219572017

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

Zelene is a modern coinage echoing Selene ('moon') and Zelda. It has no one settled meaning - the routes are uncertain, which we note - very rare in the U.S. (said 'zeh-LEEN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, luminous, and soft.

Did you know? Zelene chimes with Selene, the Greek moon goddess, and with Zelda - a soft, luminous coinage whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'zeh-LEEN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Zelene — coinage; echoes Selene 'moon'/Zelda; uncertain

Variations

ZelenaZeleenZelenne

Nicknames

ZelLene

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If you like Zelene…

Selene— the 'moon' name it echoes
Zelda— a like Zel- name
Celine— a like -line/-lene sound
Zhane— echoes that soft -ne sound
Zaelinne— another American name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zelene mean?

Zelene is a modern coinage echoing Selene ('moon') and Zelda; routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Zelene?

It's said zeh-LEEN /zɛˈliːn/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Zelene a boy or girl name?

Zelene is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zelene?

Zelene is extremely rare in the U.S.

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