Sela - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Sela \s(e)-la\, also used as girl's name Sela, is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "boulder, cliff". The word appears frequently in the Psalms, possibly referring to an ancient musical notation.

Sela has 1 variant form: Selah.

Baby names that sound like Sela are Sal, Sol, Seal, Seely, Sill and Sly.

Sela is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Sela. Compare Sela with related baby names.