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Origin
Amharic
Language
Afro-Asiatic (Semitic)
Pronunciation
seh-LAH-see
Gender
male
Cultural Significance
A name rooted in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity's emphasis on the Holy Trinity, one of the central doctrines of the faith.
Variants & Spellings
Silassie
Notable People
- Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia
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