Selene

American  

[si-lee-nee] / sɪˈli ni /

noun

1. the Greek goddess of the moon.

2. Also Selena. a female given name.

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Selene British  

/ sɪˈliːnɪ /

noun

1. Roman counterpart: Luna.  the Greek goddess of the moon

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Etymology

Origin of Selene

From the Greek word Selḗnē the moon

Example Sentences

“If you use the discipline process, and you’re a student with a disability, your rights kick in,” said Selene Almazan, legal director for the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates.

From Seattle Times

Times staff writer Selene Rivera contributed to this column.

From Los Angeles Times

Schools also have a legal obligation to identify and evaluate students with disabilities, said Selene Almazan, legal director for the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates.

From Washington Post

Pela Selene Terry, Atlantic Street Center’s executive director, said extending guidance and resources to families can reduce the financial and emotional toll that hampers new caregivers going through the adoption process.

From Seattle Times

Selene Castillo, 30, a certified nursing assistant at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Long Beach, was “in disbelief” when she heard the City Council chose to move forward with the ordinance.

From Los Angeles Times