Selah
Selah is a Christian girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Uncertain; perhaps pause or lift up”.
| Meaning | Uncertain; perhaps pause or lift up |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | סֶלָה |
| Pronunciation | SEE-lah |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, Canada, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Selah
Selah is a Hebrew word that appears dozens of times in the Psalms and three times in Habakkuk, usually at the end of a verse. Its meaning is genuinely unknown: it may be a musical or liturgical instruction, perhaps to pause, lift the voice, or bow. As a girl's name it has become popular with Christian parents in the United States, who often take it to mean a reflective pause.
Is Selah a Christian name?
Selah is a biblical word rather than the name of a person, found mainly in the Psalms. It appeals to Christian families for its prayerful associations.
How popular is Selah?
A modern favourite among American Christian families; rare elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Selah
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Spellings and variants of Selah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selah mean?
Selah means 'Uncertain; perhaps pause or lift up'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Selah a Christian name?
Selah is a biblical word rather than the name of a person, found mainly in the Psalms. It appeals to Christian families for its prayerful associations.
How do you pronounce Selah?
Selah is pronounced SEE-lah.
Is Selah a boy or girl name?
Selah is usually a girl name.