Selene is associated with the meaning “Goddess of the moon” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Selene comes directly from ancient Greek, where the word "selene" (σελήνη) meant simply "moon." The name is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European word "swel," meaning to shine or glow. There is no Latin or Hebrew detour here. The name belongs entirely to the Greek tradition, built around the natural world and what ancient people saw in the night sky.