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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A pause (a Biblical liturgical/musical direction)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- SEE-lah
Selah is a Hebrew word that shows up in the Bible as a pause — a liturgical or musical direction telling the reader to stop for a moment. As a name it's gender-neutral with a classic feel, and it's pronounced SEE-lah. If you like a name whose meaning is right there in the word itself, this is a straightforward one.
Meaning & Origin of Selah
Meaning: A pause (a Biblical liturgical/musical direction).
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Selah
SEE-lahIPA /ˈsiːlɑː/
Popularity of Selah
Selah hit its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #280 with 1,122 babies given the name, in Social Security data that goes back to 1962.
Names Like Selah
These names share Selah’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Selah mean?
A pause (a Biblical liturgical/musical direction). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Selah?
Selah is pronounced SEE-lah (IPA: /ˈsiːlɑː/).
Is Selah a popular name right now?
Selah is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #280 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1962–2024.)
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