Seyla - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Seyla

SAY-lah'SAY-luh'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Strong

MEANING

Rock

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'selah' meaning 'rock' or 'crag'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In biblical context, 'Selah' is often used as a musical notation or a pause for reflection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term 'Selah' appears frequently in the Psalms and is thought to signify a pause in the music.

🇰🇭Khmer
Melodic

MEANING

Moonlight

ORIGIN

Cambodian

ETYMOLOGY

Seyla is a modern Khmer name that means 'moonlight'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is associated with beauty and tranquility in Cambodian culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Seyla has gained popularity as a given name in contemporary Cambodia.

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