The baby name Seled is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɛləd/ (SEH-luhd) or /ˈsiːləd/ (SEE-luhd).
The baby name Seled is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɛləd/ (SEH-luhd) or /ˈsiːləd/ (SEE-luhd).
Seled is in Origin.
Seled is a rare Hebrew biblical name (סֶלֶד), found in 1 Chronicles 2:30 as a son of Nadab in the Judahite genealogies. The etymology is uncertain; some link it to a Semitic root s‑l‑d with senses like “to quake” or “to spring up,” so meanings are variously given as “exultant” or “vigorous.”
Attested only once in Scripture, Seled never formed a broader naming tradition and today remains extremely uncommon in both Jewish and Christian communities. It appears mostly in scholarly, liturgical, or revivalist contexts. Variant transliterations include Seled (most English Bibles), Seleth (Vulgate/Latin), and Saled in some Greek-influenced lists; cognate forms are scarce because the name is not theophoric or compound. Its brevity and distinctive sound suit parents seeking a compact, scriptural rarity.
Seled is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 7 recorded uses, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Seled is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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