Where does “Selene” come from?
Selene comes from Ancient Greek Σελήνη, derived from Ancient Greek σέλας meaning "brightness," ultimately from Proto-Hellenic selas-nā.
Selene (English): the Moon
Ancestry of “Selene”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σελήνη | moon; month; a moon-shaped cake |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Σέλας | — |