Sela: meaning of the Hebrew name
סֶלַע
Pronounced SEH-lah
Meaning of Sela
A sela is a sturdy cliff, a symbol of resilience, stability and shelter, as in the verse "the Lord is my rock and my fortress". It is a short, strong Israeli name.
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in Him I take refuge; my shield, and my horn of salvation, my high tower.
יְהֹוָה ׀ סַלְעִי וּמְצוּדָתִי וּמְפַלְטִי אֵלִי צוּרִי אֶחֱסֶה־בּוֹ מָגִנִּי וְקֶרֶן־יִשְׁעִי מִשְׂגַּבִּי׃
Sela in Hebrew
Sela is written סלע in Hebrew (with vowel points: סֶלַע). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- סSamekh
- לLamed
- עAyin
Gematria value: 160 (Samekh 60 + Lamed 30 + Ayin 70)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningrock
- PronunciationSEH-lah
- Hebrewסלע
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Sela was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Sela
What does the name Sela mean?
A sela is a sturdy cliff, a symbol of resilience, stability and shelter, as in the verse "the Lord is my rock and my fortress". It is a short, strong Israeli name.
How do you pronounce Sela?
Sela is pronounced SEH-lah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Sela in Hebrew?
Sela is written סלע in Hebrew (with vowel points: סֶלַע).
Is Sela a biblical name?
Yes. Sela appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 18:3.
What is the gematria of Sela?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling סלע adds up to 160 (Samekh 60 + Lamed 30 + Ayin 70).
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