Salaam
Salaam is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Peace and safety”.
| Meaning | Peace and safety |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سلام |
| Pronunciation | sa-LAAM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Iraq, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Salaam
Salaam is one way of writing the Arabic salām, meaning peace and safety. The root s-l-m is about being safe and at peace, and it gives Muslims their everyday greeting, which the Quran also describes as the greeting of the people of Paradise. Al-Salām, the Source of Peace, is among the names of God. In Arab countries Salaam is given to boys and girls alike, and the Companion ʿAbdullāh ibn Salām bore it as his father's name.
Is Salaam a Muslim name?
Salaam is an Islamic name tied to al-Salām, one of God's names, and the Quran says of the Night of Decree: 'Peace (salām) it is, until the emergence of dawn' (Quran 97:5).
How popular is Salaam?
In the Levant, Iraq and Egypt it is given to both boys and girls, and it also turns up as a family name.
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Spellings and variants of Salaam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salaam mean?
Salaam means 'Peace and safety'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Salaam a Muslim name?
Salaam is an Islamic name tied to al-Salām, one of God's names, and the Quran says of the Night of Decree: 'Peace (salām) it is, until the emergence of dawn' (Quran 97:5).
How do you pronounce Salaam?
Salaam is pronounced sa-LAAM.
Is Salaam a boy or girl name?
Salaam is used for both boys and girls.