Name meaning
Selin
Girl's nameTürk mənşəliƏrəb mənşəli
A name meaning flood, flowing water, whose root is partly disputed.
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Name meaning and origin
The origin of the name Selin is not precisely agreed upon among linguists. According to the most widely accepted explanation, it derives from the word sel (flood, flowing water) of Arabic origin; some sources, however, connect it with the Turkic word sili, meaning pure and beautiful, or with the name of the ancient Greek moon goddess Selene.
The name formed in Turkey in the 20th century and spread from there to Azerbaijan; it has been widely loved in recent decades because of its smooth pronunciation. According to the 2025 birth registration ranking, Selin ranks 58th among the most popular girl names in Azerbaijan.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Türk mənşəli · Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Selen
- Pronunciation
- se.ˈlin
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Selin?
Selin mainly means flood or flowing water; some sources also associate it with a word meaning pure and beautiful.Is the name Selin mentioned in the Quran?
No, Selin is a modern Turkic name and does not appear in the Quran.Is Selin a boy or a girl name?
Selin is a girl name.