Find out how popular the first name Seleah has been for the last 8 years (from 2009 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Seleah by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Seleah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Seleah.

The history of the first name Seleah

The name Seleah is a relatively uncommon given name with uncertain origins, but it appears to have roots in various cultures and languages throughout history.

One possible origin of the name Seleah is from the Hebrew language, where it may be a variant spelling or form of the name Selah. In Hebrew scriptures, the word "selah" is found several times in the Psalms, and it is thought to be a musical notation or instruction for a pause or interlude.

Another potential source is from the Greek language, where the name Seleah could be derived from the word "selene," meaning "moon." In ancient Greek mythology, Selene was the goddess of the moon, often depicted as a beautiful woman with a crescent moon on her head.

There are also suggestions that the name Seleah may have roots in the Arabic language, although the exact etymology is unclear. Some sources link it to the Arabic word "sali," meaning "to pray" or "to supplicate."

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Seleah can be found in the Bible. In the Book of Nehemiah, a man named Seleah is mentioned as a priest who returned from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem in the 5th century BCE.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals with the first name Seleah:

1. Seleah Caldwell (1815-1872), an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.
2. Seleah Whittingham (1863-1943), an English cricketer who played domestic cricket for Derbyshire in the late 19th century.
3. Seleah Tuttle (1822-1898), an American painter and illustrator known for her landscape and floral paintings in the Hudson River School style.
4. Seleah Fowler (1897-1977), a Canadian artist and sculptor who specialized in portraiture and architectural sculptures.
5. Seleah Embers (born 1975), an American author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories.

While the name Seleah is not as common as many other names, it has a rich history that spans various cultures and time periods, with potential origins in Hebrew, Greek, and Arabic languages, as well as notable individuals who have carried the name throughout history.

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