Celena

Latinized variation of Greek Selene

"moon"

Celena Origin and Meaning

The name Celena is a girl's name of Greek origin.

Celena is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, primarily considered a variant spelling of Selena or Celina. The name ultimately derives from Greek origins related to 'selene,' meaning 'moon,' giving it associations with luminosity, mystery, and celestial beauty. The spelling variation with 'C' instead of 'S' gives the name a slightly different visual appeal while maintaining the same melodic pronunciation. Celena gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s but remains relatively uncommon. The name has a romantic, flowing quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. Parents might choose Celena for its elegant sound, celestial connections, and the balance it strikes between being recognizable yet not overly common.

Celena Rank in US Top 1000

# 933 in the US

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Famous People Named Celena

• Célena Francine Alexandra Cherry British pop singer of group Honeyz
• Celena Rae American pop singer ("American Idol")
• Celena Mondie Milner, American sprinter
• Celena Shafer American operatic soprano

The name Celena in Pop Culture

• Celena Schezar character in anime film "The Vision of Escaflowne"
• Celena Arquette character in American soap "One Life to Live"