Selassie

The first name Selassie is the female variant of the African name Selas. Its direct translation is 'the brightly shining one' and it also has the meaning 'sent by God' in a religious context.

What does the name Selassie mean?

Selassie is the feminine form of the name Selas and literally means 'the brightly shining one.' This designation has its roots in the ancient Greek term Sélas (Σέλας), which stands for 'light,' 'brightness,' and 'luminosity.' Additionally, there is a connection to the 'Trinity.'

Where does the name Selassie come from?

The name Selassie originates from ancient Greek and means 'the brightly shining one.' The etymology derives from Sélas (Σέλας), which means light, brightness, and luminosity. It also has African linguistic references.

How do you pronounce Selassie?

The pronunciation of Selassie is three syllables and fluid. It is pronounced as 'Se-las-sie' [zeˈlasiː] or [seˈlasiː]. The double consonant '-ss-' gives the name a hissing note in the middle. The long 'i' at the end provides a bright sound in the conclusion. The open vowel structure makes the name appear soft and rhythmic. Selassie sounds exotic and melodic and carries a clear internal movement as well as a gentle timbre that makes it distinctive and unique.

Popularity

Selassie is a rather rare first name in Germany. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 2015 at 1,852nd place in the local first name charts. In the last ten years, Selassie has been given less than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 5,065th in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 7,542nd in Austria.