Sela
Meaning of Sela
Sela, pronounced SEE-luh (/siːlə/), is a feminine name of Hebrew origin derived from the root word for “rock” or “cliff,” and it appears in the Hebrew Bible both as a fortified Edomite escarpment and, more rarely, as a personal appellation denoting firmness. Etymologically transparent and phonetically economical, Sela has been adopted within Anglo-American naming conventions as a succinct biblical choice, registering a relatively stable ranking between approximately 900 and 950 in U.S. Social Security data throughout the early 2020s. Its consistency in usage—absent dramatic spikes or precipitous declines—reflects an analytical preference among parents for names that combine historical gravitas with lexical simplicity, unembellished by diminutives or variant spellings.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SEE-luh (/siːlə/)
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Notable People Named Sela
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