Selinia as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Selinia

What is the meaning of the name Selinia ?

The baby name Selinia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced suh-LEE-nee-uh (IPA: /səˈliːniə/).

Selinia is Greek in Origin.

Selinia is a modern elaboration of the Greek theonym Selene (Σελήνη), goddess and personification of the moon, via forms like Selena, Selina, and Selenia. The base stems from Greek selene "moon," likely connected to selas "light, brightness." The -ia ending gives a lyrical, Latinate cadence. It is also a minor Greek toponym (Selinia on Salamina), reinforcing its Hellenic flavor.

As a given name, Selinia is rare and largely contemporary, appearing in English- and Greek-speaking communities as a creative twist on better-attested relatives. Historical usage centers on the family of names: Selina flourished in 18th-19th-century Britain (e.g., Selina Hastings), while Selena and Selenia have found modern international currency. Variants and cognates include Selene, Selena, Selina, Seline, Selenia, Celina (sound-alike), and Celine (unrelated but often associated). Nicknames: Seli, Lini/Lina, Nia. Meaning: "moon; shining one."

⚙ Selinia is a genuine rarity. We hold just 3 recorded uses of it, from 3 countries.