Salah
Salah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Righteousness and integrity”.
| Meaning | Righteousness and integrity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صلاح |
| Pronunciation | sa-LAAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, North Africa, Levant, Sudan |
Meaning and origin of Salah
As a boy's name, Salah is the Arabic ṣalāḥ, meaning righteousness, goodness and integrity, from a root about being good and upright. In Arabic it is written صلاح and is a separate word from ṣalāh, the ritual prayer, even though English often spells both the same way. Its fame comes from Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn, known in the West as Saladin, and in our own time from the Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah.
Is Salah a Muslim name?
Salah is a Muslim name meaning righteousness, sharing its root with Salih and Saliha. The Prophet Shuʿayb uses that root in the Quran: 'I only intend reform (al-iṣlāḥ) as much as I am able' (Quran 11:88).
How popular is Salah?
It is a very familiar name in Egypt, Sudan, the Levant and across North Africa.
Gifts with the name Salah
- Salah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Salah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Salah
Names similar to Salah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salah mean?
Salah means 'Righteousness and integrity'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Salah a Muslim name?
Salah is a Muslim name meaning righteousness, sharing its root with Salih and Saliha. The Prophet Shuʿayb uses that root in the Quran: 'I only intend reform (al-iṣlāḥ) as much as I am able' (Quran 11:88).
How do you pronounce Salah?
Salah is pronounced sa-LAAH.
Is Salah a boy or girl name?
Salah is usually a boy name.