Sela

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Sela means "rock" or "cliff". It is also the name of a city in biblical times.
Scripts(How to write)
סֶלַע
סֶלַע(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronunciation
SAY-lah
SEE-lə
Popularity
Sela is not a commonly used name and is therefore not ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or any other country.

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Sela Name meanings & History

The name Sela means "rock" or "cliff". It is also the name of a city in biblical times. From the name of a city, the capital of Edom, which appears in the Old Testament. It means "rock" in Hebrew. Sela is primarily used as a female given name, and there are no variations or nicknames associated with the name.

Zodiac Sign of Sela: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sela:

S: Sex,Social Standing,Solidity,Success,Sensuality,Status,Security

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Environment

L: Luscious,Legal,Lovely,Languid,Lover,Lazy,Liaison

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry

Sela is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) SELA (Female)

Usage: Polynesian

Meanings: Polynesian form of Sarah (princess). See SARAH (Biblical Names). (SAY-LAH)


3.) Sela (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) short for Cecilia; substantial

Other Forms: Cela, Celia, Selah, Selia


4.) Sela (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) short forms of Selena.

Other Forms: Seeley, Sella, Sellah


5.) Sela (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: 'rock' or 'cliff'


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Description: 'rock' or 'cliff'. Meaning unknown. This was the name of the Vainakh god of stars, thunder, and lightning. He is usually portrayed as an evil and cruel god who lives on the peak of Mount Kazbek with his fire chariot. Sela is a beautiful and unique name which can be used for baby girls. It is often chosen by parents who want to give their child a biblical name with a strong and powerful meaning.

6.) Sela (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Rock, cliff


cartoon of the name Sela
Cartoon of Sela

Description: Rock, cliff. Meaning unknown. This was the name of the Vainakh god of stars, thunder, and lightning. He is usually portrayed as an evil and cruel god who lives on the peak of Mount Kazbek with his fire chariot. Sela is primarily used as a girl's name.

Famous People

Sela Ward (American actress), Sela Vave (American singer)

Related Names to Sela

Selah, Zela, Selma

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