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Selene is the Greek proper name for the Moon, [158] and 580 Selene, a minor planet in the asteroid belt, is also named after this goddess. [159] Scientific study of the Moon, particularly lunar geology, is sometimes referred to as selenology, and its practitioners selenologists, to distinguish from Earth-based study.
Kabigat (Bontok mythology): the goddess of the moon who cut off the head of Chal-chal's son; her action is the origin of headhunting [6]; Bulan (Ifugao mythology): the moon deity of the night in charge of nighttime [7]
Selina (/ s ə ˈ l iː n ə /) is a feminine given name, considered either a variant of Selene, the goddess and personification of the Moon in Greek mythology and religion, or a spelling variation of the name Celina, which is derived from the Roman name Cecilia, referring to a woman from the Caecilia gens.
The name has been in use in the Anglosphere since the 17th century. [1] There are various spellings for this name, and it can be abbreviated to Cindy, Cyndi, Cyndy, Cinny, or occasionally to Thea, Tia, or Thia. [2] [3] Cynthia was originally an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis, who according to legend was born on Mount Cynthus on Delos.
Girl Names That Mean Moon. ... Here, a girl’s name of Old French origin and one of the moon's varying shapes. 34. Divya. ... who is the Greek goddess of the moon. 41. Nuray.
Gallo-Romans regarded Mercury as the creator of the Arts, and the God ruling over trade, commerce, and communication. Apollo was believed to protect the Gauls from disease, Minerva was the goddess of wisdom and practical life arts, Jupiter was able to control the sun, moon, and weather, and Mars was the god of war. [9]
Here are 100 French names and their interpreted meanings. Pick one for your petite fille! Vivienne — Alive. ... Thea — Goddess. Georgette — Farmer. Lisette — A promise to God.
Diana is a feminine given name of Latin and Greek origins, referring to the Roman goddess Diana, goddess of the hunt and the moon. [1] [2]It came into use in the Anglosphere in the 1600s by classically educated parents as an English-language version of the French version of the name, Diane.