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Christian Name · Greek Origin
Selene Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Selene
girl
Selene means "Moon; Radiance; Brightness", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Selene does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Selene calls believers to be like the moon — radiating borrowed light from the Son into the world's deepest darkness.
Is Selene in the Bible?
No — the name Selene does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Moon; Radiance; Brightness", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Selene.
Pronunciation:/seh-LEE-nee/
OriginGreek
MeaningMoon; Radiance; Brightness
What does Selene mean?
Selene is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Moon; Radiance; Brightness". The moon reflects the sun's light into darkness — a perfect metaphor for believers who reflect Christ's light into a dark world. We have no light of our own; our radiance comes entirely from the Son.
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What does Selene mean in the Bible?
Selene means "Moon; Radiance; Brightness" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The moon reflects the sun's light into darkness — a perfect metaphor for believers who reflect Christ's light into a dark world. We have no light of our own; our radiance comes entirely from the Son.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Selene?
Selene is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Moon; Radiance; Brightness" — not because Scripture names anyone Selene.
"That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Selene?
Selene has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Selene?
Selene is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Selene?
Selene calls believers to be like the moon — radiating borrowed light from the Son into the world's deepest darkness.
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Selene name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Selene
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Selene?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Selene?
You can read every verse where Selene appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.