Selah
Meaning of Selah
Selah (SAY-luh) slips straight out of the ancient Hebrew Psalms, a little musical cue that once told singers, “pause and feel the song,” and now tells parents, “this girl will bring harmony.” The meaning is debated—some say “pause,” others “praise”—but the vibe is clear: calm, hopeful, and just a touch radiant, like sunset light spilling over a guitarra. Easy to say, quick to write, and lively enough for a twirl, Selah marries simplicity with quiet depth, a name that can giggle in the sandbox and still echo in a cathedral. American moms and dads have caught the beat; after only a handful of uses in the 1980s, more than a thousand baby Selahs arrived in each of the last two years, a rise as bright as a burst of fiesta fireworks. With a rhythm that dances nicely in English and Spanish ears alike, Selah is a pocket-sized anthem inviting every niña to pause, shine, and start her own chorus.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as SAY-luh (/ˈseɪlə/)
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Notable People Named Selah
| Selah Sue is a Belgian musician and songwriter whose 2011 debut album sold over 720000 copies in Europe including 320000 in France. |
| Selah Louise Marley is an American model and singer, daughter of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley and granddaughter of Bob Marley, known for Chanel runway shows and campaigns with Dior, Calvin Klein, Telfar, and Michael Kors. |
