selja

Selja is a term that appears in different linguistic and onomastic contexts. In Estonian, selja is the genitive singular form of selg, meaning "back." It is used in phrases referencing the rear part of something or in constructions indicating possession or relation to the back, and it is a common element in Estonian grammar and word formation.

Beyond its grammatical usage, Selja is also found as a proper noun. It occurs as a family name in some Baltic and Nordic populations and functions as a place name in various historical and contemporary toponymic records. The exact references vary by country and era, and entries may appear in biographical datasets, gazetteers, or regional histories. As with many small toponymic and surname forms, occurrences can be sporadic and locally concentrated.

In encyclopedic or linguistic contexts, Selja may be treated as a disambiguation term linking language usage with potential biographical or geographic entries. Its interpretation depends on context, including whether it is capitalized as a name or appears in lowercase as a grammatical form in Estonian. The term thus bridges a straightforward linguistic meaning with the occasional use as a proper noun in names of people or places.