To pause, reflect, or praise
Saelah is a modern phonetic variation of the Hebrew word Selah, found frequently in the biblical Book of Psalms. It is interpreted as a musical or liturgical direction to pause and reflect on the words just spoken. In contemporary usage, it is often embraced as a name signifying peace and spiritual contemplation.
About 26 girls were named Saelah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the novel 'Selah's Sweet Dream' · Selah's Sweet Dream
Belgian musician and songwriter
