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Selah

Selah is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin and is a variation of the Hebrew word Sela, meaning “rock” or “boulder.” However, this particular spelling of Selah is used in the Hebrew Bible 74 times and its meaning isn’t exactly known. Some research suggests that it’s a reading instruction or musical mark similar to expressions like amen and hallelujah, but no one is 100% sure. Because of the wide variety of meanings and connotations associated with Selah, it has become a baby name irrespective of gender, a perfect title for the new constant in your life.
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Meaning

Bolder, rock

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Pronunciation

SEE-lah

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Traits

  • Bold
  • Adventurous
  • Independent
  • Confident

Compatibility

Selah works well with a variety of sibling names due to its versatility and uniqueness. As a middle name, it adds a touch of strength and individuality to the full name. This name pairs nicely with both traditional and modern cultural or stylistic preferences.

Bold Adventurous Independent Confident

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Selah Hirsch

Selah Hirsch

Actress

Born: August 9, 1901 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Selah Sue

Selah Sue

Musician

Born: May 3, 1989 · Leuven, Belgium

Portrait of Selah Merrill

Selah Merrill

Archaeologist

Born: April 10, 1834 · Turner, Maine, USA

Portrait of Selah J. R. Welford

Selah J. R. Welford

Author

Born: November 6, 1897 · London, England

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Selah Original form
  • Hebrew
  • Arabic
  • Devanagari
  • Georgian
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Cyrillic
  • Sinhala

Cultural Adaptations

  • סֶלָה (Selah) Hebrew
  • سيلاه (Selah) Arabic
  • सेलाह (Selah) Devanagari
  • სელა (Selah) Georgian
  • 塞拉 (Selah) Chinese (Simplified)
  • セラ (Selah) Japanese
  • Селах (Selah) Cyrillic
  • සෙලා (Selah) Sinhala

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Frequently Asked Questions about Selah

What does Selah mean?
Bolder, rock
What is the origin of Selah?
Selah has Hebrew origins.
Is Selah popular?
Selah has been viewed 171 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Selah?
Similar names include Tori, Umi, Luna, Tumelo, Winnie.
How do you pronounce Selah?
Selah is pronounced SEE-lah.

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