Selin is a
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feminine given name. In Turkish, it traditionally means ''flowing water'' or ''stream'', reflecting grace, purity, and continuity. It evokes calm strength and quiet beauty, much like a gentle current that shapes everything in its path.
The name is widely appreciated for its soft sound and meaningful symbolism. It is often associated with loyalty, warmth, and emotional depth, and is a popular choice among Turkish families for the gentle, elegant presence it suggests. ''Selin'' is cherished not only as a name, but as a poetic reflection of nature’s peaceful and enduring side.
Etymology and cultural significance
The name ''Selin'' has deep cultural roots and symbolic associations across languages and traditions:
- Botanical reference: In some Central Asian traditions, ''Selin'' is also associated with evergreen plants, representing lasting beauty, growth, and a heart that stays green no matter the season.
- Greek influence: ''Selin'' is sometimes linked to ''Selene'', the ancient Greek goddess of the moon, adding associations with moonlight, femininity, and serenity.
Together, these meanings form a name that flows across cultures and emotions—like water that nourishes, like a tree that never fades, and like a light that quietly brightens the lives it touches.
People
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Selin Ali (born 2002), Bulgarian sports shooter
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Selin Balci, Turkish artist and biologist
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Selin Sayek Böke (born 1972), Turkish politician
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Selin Demiratar
Selin Demiratar (born 20 March 1983) is a Turkish actress.
Biography
Selin Demiratar was born in 1983 in Erzincan. She first explored acting at the Antalya Municipal Theatre.
In 1999, she won the Miss Globe Turkey beauty pageant and finished ...
(born 1983), Turkish actress
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Selin Dişli (born 1998), Turkish footballer
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Selin Ekiz (born 1989), Turkish basketball player
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Selin Genç
Selin Genç (born 21 June 1994) is a Turkish actress and model.
Biography
Selin Genç was born on June 21, 1994, in Istanbul (Turkey), and is from Tunceli both on her father and mother's side. She became interested in theater while in secondary ...
(born 1994), Turkish actress and model
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Selin Hizli (born 1989), English actress
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Selin Kara (born 1981), Turkish chemist
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Selin Kiazim, British chef
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Selin Kuralay
Selin Kuralay (born 25 January 1985 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian soccer player of Turkish ancestry.
She plays at national league level for Australian W-League team Melbourne Victory.
Club career
Junior football
Kuralay took up f ...
(born 1985), Australian footballer
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Selin Oruz
Selin Oruz (born 5 February 1997) is a German field hockey player. She represented her country at the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad () and branded as Paris 2024, ...
(born 1997), German field hockey player
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Selin Sivrikaya (born 1997), Turkish footballer
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Selin Şahin (born 1992), Turkish wheelchair basketball player
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Selin Şekerci
Selin Şekerci (born 1 June 1989) is a Turkish actress.
Life and career
Selin Şekerci was born in İzmir on 1 June 1989. Her father is of Arabs in Turkey, Arab descent. Her mother is of Azerbaijanis in Turkey, Azerbaijani descent. She complet ...
(born 1983), Turkish actress
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Selin Yeninci
Selin Yeninci (born 16 January 1988) is a Turkish actress.
Life and career
Selin Yeninci was born on 16 January 1988 in Istanbul. Yeninci graduated from İzmir Atatürk High School in 2006, where she was the student head of the theatre departme ...
(born 1998), Turkish actress
Middle name
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Hazal Selin Arifoğlu
Hazal Selin Arifoğlu (born August 18, 1992, in Ankara, Turkey) is a Turkish volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other ...
(born 1992), Turkish volleyball player
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Eva Selin Lindgren (1936–2011), Swedish politician
See also
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Cecilia
Cecilia is a personal name originating in the name of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music.
History
The name has been popularly used in Europe (particularly the United Kingdom and Italy, where in 2018 it was the 43rd most popular name for g ...
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Celina
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Selena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (; April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995) was an American singer-songwriter. Known as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Tejano Music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most cel ...
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Selene
In ancient Greek mythology and Ancient Greek religion, religion, Selene (; , meaning "Moon")''A Greek–English Lexicon's.v. σελήνη is the goddess and personification of the Moon. Also known as Mene (), she is traditionally the daughter ...
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Selen
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