Shalena
sh(a)-le-na
US Popularity:10440
Origin:Indian
Meaning:Modest, well-behaved, cultured, gentle; Moon, brightness of the moon
Shalena is a feminine name of Indian and Hindi origins, meaning “modest,” “well-behaved,” “cultured,” and “gentle.” The gorgeous name is a variant of Salina and Shalini and is sure to be a unique player in the schoolyard. What better way to keep your little one grounded than a name that personifies humility? Not stopping there, Shalena is also an American name, possibly inspired by the Greek Selene, meaning “moon” or referring to the moon's brightness. Shalena could additionally be a blend of the melodic elements sha and lena, a contemporary creation for the modern tot.
How Popular Is The Name Shalena?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2008
#13615
in 2008
+ 1604
from 2007
Sources
Wisdom Library, Salina, Śālīna, Sālīna, Shalina, Śālīnā: 15 definitions, Hindi dictionary, May 2022
Behind the Name, Shalena, January 2019
Name Doctor, Shelena
Behind the Name, Shelena, January 2022
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