Selda
Pronunciation: [ s-EHLD-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,387
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Selda
Selda is a girl name .
Selda is currently ranked #12,387 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Selda include Sel, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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