Given name & surname
Sel
“heavenly”
Sel is a feminine given name. It is used in English and Turkish.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Sel is a diminutive of Selena. Selena means “heavenly.”
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Where it comes from
Sel is a diminutive of Selena. Selena comes from Latin, and ultimately from Ancient Greek.
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How it developed
In English usage, Sel is a diminutive of Selena.
Sel’s family of names
In English usage, Sel is a diminutive of Selena. In Greek usage, Sel as a surname is a transliteration of Σελ. In English usage, Sel is a shortened form of Selena.
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Nicknames & forms 1
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