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The name Selassie is of African origin and is typically given to Boys. It is associated with the religion. Numerologically, Selassie is often linked to the number 8.
Selassie Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Selassie mean? What is the meaning of the name Selassie
Meaning of Selassie: Name Selassie in the African origin, means One that refers to a trinity. Name Selassie is of African origin and is a Boy name.
Name
Selassie
Meaning
One that refers to a trinity
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 8 characters
Spell
S-E-L-A-S-S-I-E
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
8
Indian Vedic Numerology
6
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Famous people with name Selassie (Namesakes)
Famous People Named Selassie Do you know a notable person named Selassie? We'd love to hear about them. Share the details and we'll update our records!
- Haile Gebrselassie
Haile Gebrselassie (Amharic: ኃይሌ ገብረ ሥላሴ, haylē gebre silassē; born 18 April 1973) is a retired Ethiopian long-distance track and road running athlete.
- Zera Yacob Amha Selassie
Zera Yacob Amha Selassie, Crown Prince of Ethiopia (; Ge'ez ዘርአ ያዕቆብ አምሃ ሥላሴ) (born 17 August 1953) is the grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie and son of Amha Selassie of Ethiopia.
- Ermias Sahle Selassie
Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (born 14 June 1960 in Addis Ababa) is the only son of Prince Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia and Princess Mahisente Habte Mariam.
- Yohannes Haile-Selassie
Yohannes Haile-Selassie Ambaye (born on (1961-02-23)23 February 1961 in Adigrat, Tigray Region) is an Ethiopian paleoanthropologist.
- Theodor Gebre Selassie
Theodor Gebre Selassie (born 24 December 1986) is a Czech professional footballer who plays for German club Werder Bremen, either as a full-back or as wing-back.
- Maren Haile-Selassie
Maren Haile-Selassie (born 13 March 1999) is a Swiss footballer who plays for Neuchâtel Xamax FCS on loan from FC Zürich as a left midfielder.
- Fekrou Gabreselassie
Fekrou Gabreselassie (born 20 October 1949) is an Ethiopian boxer.
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Selassie - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Selassie is Purva Bhadrapada. The Nakshatra Purva Bhadrapada of the name Selassie is connected to the deity Aja Ekapad (One-footed Goat), and is ruled by the Jupiter. The symbol for Selassie is Sword, and it is characterized by Transformation, Energy. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Spiritual, Fierce.| name | Pūrva Bhādrapadā |
|---|---|
| Deity | Aja Ekapad (One-footed Goat) |
| Ruling Planet | Jupiter |
| Symbol | Sword |
| Primary Quality | Transformation, Energy |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Spiritual, Fierce |
Numerology of Selassie
Numerology for Selassie - Number 8 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Selassie Numerology: Name Selassie has a number value of 8 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 8 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 6 |
| Motivation Number | 2 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 8 |
| Inner Dream Number | 6 |
| Soul Urge Number | 2 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 2 |
| Personality Number | 6 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Selassie
Syllables in Selassie Name
How many syllables in baby name Selassie? Selassie has 3 syllables. The name "Selassie" can be divided into 3 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Selassie? | 3 (se - las - sie) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 8 |
| Unique letters: | 5 (s, e, l, a, i) |
| Selassie backwards: | eissales |
| Selassie sorted alphabetically: | aeeilsss |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | S-E-L-A-S-S-I-E |
| Pronunciation |
Name Selassie is combinations of, 3 occurances of S, 2 occurances of E, 1 occurance of L, 1 occurance of A, 1 occurance of I.
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Birthday Wishes for Selassie
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Selassie
Selassie's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Selassie on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Selassie! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Selassie, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Selassie! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Selassie
What is the meaning of Selassie?
Name Selassie means One that refers to a trinity as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Selassie Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Selassie?
Name Selassie has numerology 6 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Selassie?
Numerology number of Selassie is 6 (Vedic) and 8 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Selassie?
The lucky number of name Selassie is 6 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Selassie name?
The name Selassie has 8 letters. The name Selassie consists of 1 word with 8 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Selassie?
Name Selassie belongs to Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Selassie come from?
Selassie is a African name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Selassie?
The name Selassie is of African origin and is used within communities.
What does Selassie mean?
Name Selassie means One that refers to a trinity as per The ParentZ
What does the name Selassie mean?
Selassie is of African origin and means One that refers to a trinity as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Selassie?
Selassie means One that refers to a trinity and is a African name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Selassie name?
The name Selassie consists of 8 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Selassie! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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