Seline

Seline is a female first name with roots in ancient Greek and Latin, which has various meanings. One of the origins of the name is Selene, who is known in Greek mythology as the moon goddess and sister of the sun god Helios.

What does the name Seline mean?

The first name Seline has both ancient Greek and Latin origins and carries different meanings. 1.) The name is derived from Selene, the moon goddess in Greek mythology. Translations include "the moon goddess" as well as alternative meanings such as "the shining moon," "the bright moon," and "the glow of the moon." 2.) Seline is also considered a variant of Celine, a pet form of Celia, which originates from the Roman family name Caelius and can be translated as "belonging to the family of Caelius." This, in turn, derives from the Latin term caelum, meaning "the sky," and is thus also associated with "the heavenly one" or "the starry sky." 3.) Finally, Seline is also regarded as a diminutive of the name Marcelina, which means "the one dedicated to Mars." Other variants include Selena, Selina, Silina, Selenay, Selenia, Selenka, Seleina, and Selenya. Additionally, there are the forms Celina, Celin, Celinee, Celiena, and Cellina.

Where does the name Seline come from?

The name Seline is a female first name with ancient Greek and Latin roots, whose meanings include "the heavenly one" or "the one dedicated to Mars." The etymology consists of various elements: the ancient Greek selēnē means "the moon," sélas stands for "the light, brightness, glow," while caelum in Latin means "the sky." The Latin term mart-kos refers to the dedication to the Roman god of war, Mars. The name is also used in French.

How do you pronounce Seline?

The pronunciation of Seline: The name is three syllables and has a pleasant sound. It is pronounced as "Se-li-ne" [zeˈliːnə] or [seˈliːnə], with the long "i" in the middle forming the tonal center. The beginning with a bright "e" feels open and inviting. The soft ending "-ne" gives the name an elegant touch. Seline radiates lightness and sophistication – a name with clear vowel guidance, a calm presence, and gentle modernity.

When is the name day of Seline?

The name days for Seline are on January 31, March 19, and October 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Seline is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 1993 when it reached 145th place. In the last ten years, Seline has been given as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,480th.

Nicknames & pet names

Linchen / Line / Lini / Sel / Sele / Seli / Selin / Selinchen / Selini / Selinsche / Sellchen / Selle / Selli / Sely / Selä / Sese / Silli / Sine / Sissi / Slin

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Famous people

• Seline (character in the series "The Vampire Diaries")