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Selassie

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How to Pronounce Selassie

Pronounced seh-LAH-see /sɛˈlɑː.si/Medium

Meaning: Selassie is Amharic (from Ge'ez) for 'Trinity.' It is honored above all through Haile Selassie ('power of the Trinity'), the last Emperor of Ethiopia, a figure revered in the Rastafari movement.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of deep faith: Selassie means 'Trinity' in Amharic, as in Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia (said 'seh-LAH-see'). We note this heritage respectfully.

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Origin MediumAmharic

MeaningSelassie is Amharic (from Ge'ez) for 'Trinity.' It is honored above all through Haile Selassie ('power of the Trinity'), the last Emperor of Ethiopia, a figure revered in the Rastafari movement.

U.S. rank (2022)#10665 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 91

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Selassie is Amharic for 'Trinity,' honored through Emperor Haile Selassie. We note this heritage respectfully. A flowing three-beat name (said 'seh-LAH-see').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely and reads as a name of profound heritage. Rare, dignified, and meaningful.

Did you know? Selassie is inseparable from Haile Selassie - 'power of the Trinity' - the Ethiopian emperor revered in Rastafari. The word itself means 'Trinity,' a sacred idea carried with care, which we note respectfully (said 'seh-LAH-see').

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References - Selassie — Amharic/Ge'ez 'Trinity'; Emperor Haile Selassie; revered in Rastafari

Variations

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Nicknames

Sela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Selassie mean?

Selassie is Amharic for 'Trinity,' honored through Emperor Haile Selassie ('power of the Trinity') of Ethiopia.

How do you pronounce Selassie?

It's said seh-LAH-see /sɛˈlɑː.si/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Selassie a boy or girl name?

Selassie is used as a boys' name here.

How popular is Selassie?

Selassie is extremely rare in the U.S.