セレーナ
Serēna[se̞ɾe̞ːna̠]
The English name Selena is written in Japanese as セレーナ (Serēna).
セレーナ is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While セレーナ (Serēna) is a common transcription for the name, the shorter version セレナ (Serena) is also frequently used in Japanese to represent the same or similar names.
How do you pronounce it?
Serēna
Did you know?
- If you use Kanji to write 'Selena' in a way that prioritizes a pretty appearance over standard reading, it becomes a 'Kirakira name', a style of naming often criticized for being too flamboyant or difficult to read.
- The name セレナ sounds similar to the Japanese word セレブ (セレブ), which is a loanword from 'celebrity' used to describe wealthy or high-status people.
- Because the sound 'L' does not exist in Japanese, セレナ is used for names starting with both 'L' and 'R', such as Selena and Serena.
Examples in context
- セレーナ・ゴメスはテハノ歌手のセレーナにちなんで名付けられた。Selena Gomez was named after the Tejano singer Selena.This sentence shows how the name セレーナ is used when referring to Selena Gomez being named after the singer.Tatoeba #1865564 by bunbuku, translation #552227 by American
- セレーナ・ゴメスは2009年に、米国で最年少の国連児童基金大使に選ばれた。In 2009, Selena Gomez became the youngest person to be named a United Nations Children's Fund Ambassador in the United States.This sentence uses the name セレーナ in the context of Selena Gomez's role as a UNICEF ambassador.Tatoeba #876602 by thyc244, translation #552228 by American
- こんにちは、私はセレナです。よろしくお願いします。Hello, I am Selena. Nice to meet you.
- はじめまして、セレナさん。こちらこそよろしくお願いします！Nice to meet you too, Selena!
- ねえ、セリーナちゃん、元気？Hey Selina, how are you doing?
- うん、元気だよ。ありがとう！I'm good, thanks!
- セレーナはとても綺麗な名前ですね。Serena wa totemo kirei na namae desu ne.Selena is a very beautiful name.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new baby girl.
- 陽葵 Himari赤ちゃんの名前はセレーナに決まったの？Akachan no namae wa Serena ni kimatta no?Did you decide on the name Selena for the baby?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、セレーナっていう名前にしたよ。Un, Serena tte iu namae ni shita yo.Yeah, we named her Selena.
- 陽葵 Himariセレーナちゃん、可愛らしい名前だね。Serena-chan, kawairashii namae da ne.Selena is such a lovely name.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとう、そう言ってもらえると嬉しいな。Arigatou, sou itte moraeru to ureshii na.Thanks, I'm happy to hear that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “selena” translations and entries セレーナ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
