The baby name Selasi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced seh-LAH-see.
The baby name Selasi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced seh-LAH-see.
Selasi is in Origin.
Selasi is a Ghanaian unisex given name, found chiefly among the Ewe and Ga peoples. It is widely glossed as “God has heard” or “God has answered,” a thanksgiving name often chosen after an answered prayer or a long-awaited child. The name functions comfortably as either first or middle name and appears across Ghana and the broader West African diaspora.
Use is longstanding in southern Ghana but grew in visibility in the late 20th century as Ghanaian names traveled globally; public figures such as chef Selasi Gbormittah and writer Taiye Selasi have aided its international recognition. Common variants and spellings include Sélasi/Sɛlasi and Selasie; short forms like Sela and Lasi occur in casual use. It is sometimes confused with the Ethiopian/Amharic Selassie (“of the Trinity”), a distinct name in form and meaning. Selasi’s steady, gentle sound and grateful sense make it a versatile, modern choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | 0 | #232 | 12 | 5,396 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #283 | 42 | 6,973 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #287 | 60 | 8,138 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2017 | #881 | 5 | 7,410 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Selasi is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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