The baby name Selya is a girl name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "SELL-yuh".
Selya is Hebrew in Origin.
Selya is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "princess" or "noblewoman". It is a variant of the name Selah, which appears frequently in the Old Testament as a musical term meaning "pause" or "reflection". Selya is a relatively uncommon name, but has gained some popularity in recent years. It is often spelled with a "c" instead of an "s" (Celia), which may be more familiar to some people.
The name Selya is typically used for girls. It has a soft and feminine sound, with two syllables and a stress on the first. The pronunciation is "SELL-yuh" or "SEH-lee-uh". The name has not been ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States in recent years, but has been used consistently since the 19th century.
The name Selya is composed of two elements: "sel" meaning "princess" or "noblewoman", and the suffix "-ya" which is a common ending in Hebrew names. The name has a rich history and cultural significance, appearing in the Bible and in Jewish tradition. It is a beautiful and meaningful name for parents looking for a unique and feminine name for their daughter.