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Selah

Girl · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Rock, praise, pause

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
SEE-luh
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew, a musical term of uncertain meaning, often a pause or praise.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

BiblicalModernSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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