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Name Origin

Selena is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'moon' or 'light'. It is derived from the Greek goddess Selene, who was the personification of the moon.

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Famous People

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (1971-1995)

Singer, songwriter, spokesperson, model, actress

  • Known as the 'Queen of Tejano music'
  • Won a Grammy Award
  • Became one of the most successful Latin artists of all time

Selena Gomez (1992-)

Singer, actress, producer

  • Starred in Disney Channel series 'Wizards of Waverly Place'
  • Released numerous hit songs and albums
  • Became one of the most followed people on Instagram