Selah
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A Hebrew female name meaning pause or quiet thought
- proper noun
- /ˈseɪlə/
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Selah
- Selah loves her Daddy!
- Selah Rutledge
- Mama Selah
Examples
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Happy 1st birthday, Selah!
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I should have given you to Selah.
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Selah, like all of the others, is truly a gift from God!
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I am thankful for our little Selah Joy Houston.
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Tamar, widow of two of my sons, and betrothed to Selah, my third, is with child.
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I am Tzarina Selah.
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Selah smiled brightly as she walked into the room.
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Selah often reflects on her experiences during quiet moments.
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Selah Rutledge took a deep breath, then smoothed her hands over her face.
Surface Forms
Selah main
Etymology
Selah comes from a Hebrew word often used in the Bible to mark a quiet moment or a 'pause' for thought, like a short rest in music. That's why the name suggests calm, reflection, and a gentle 'pause' in life.