What Does the Name Sela Mean
The name Sela comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sela below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Sela Name Meaning
BiblicalMeans "rock" in Hebrew. This was the name of a city, the capital of Edom, in the Old Testament.
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What does the name Sela mean?
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