Selene
/selene/from spelling rules
Selene is the Spanish name for the Greek moon goddess.
Meaning: Greek moon goddess (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/selene/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word selenita has a double meaning, referring both to a hypothetical moon person and a translucent gypsum mineral.
- Using Selene instead of Luna in Spanish is a way to signal a cultismo, which is a high-register style used to sound more intellectual or poetic.
- The prefix seleno- is used in Spanish scientific terminology, such as in selenografía, which is the specific study of the moon's surface features.
Examples in context
- Señorita Selene, ¿puede usted ayudarme con este asunto?Miss Selene, can you help me with this matter?
- ¡Hola Sely! ¿Vienes a la fiesta esta noche?Hey Sely! Are you coming to the party tonight?
- Selene es una diosa griega.Selene is a Greek goddess.
- Leí un libro sobre Selene.I read a book about Selene.
- En la mitología, Selene reina de noche.In mythology, Selene reigns at night.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a mythology class at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Sabes quién es Selene?Do you know who Selene is?
- ElenaSí, ella es la diosa de la luna.Yes, she is the goddess of the moon.
- DanielElena, me encanta su historia.Elena, I love her story.
- ElenaA mí también me parece fascinante.I find it fascinating too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “selene” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
