Salam
Salam 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, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Salam
Salam is the Arabic word salām, peace, the same word heard in the greeting al-salāmu ʿalaykum. It comes from the root s-l-m, which is about being safe and at peace. In the Levant and Iraq it is mostly a girl's name, while in other places boys receive it too. The person most closely linked to it is ʿAbdullāh ibn Salām, the Jewish scholar of Madinah who embraced Islam. An old claim that it means 'leader' or 'general' is mistaken.
Is Salam a Muslim name?
Salam is an Islamic name connected with al-Salām, one of the names of God, and the Quran says the greeting in Paradise will be peace: 'Their greeting therein will be: Peace (salām)' (Quran 14:23).
How popular is Salam?
It is a common name in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Iraq, where it is usually given to girls.
Gifts with the name Salam
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Spellings and variants of Salam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salam mean?
Salam means 'Peace and safety'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Salam a Muslim name?
Salam is an Islamic name connected with al-Salām, one of the names of God, and the Quran says the greeting in Paradise will be peace: 'Their greeting therein will be: Peace (salām)' (Quran 14:23).
How do you pronounce Salam?
Salam is pronounced sa-LAAM.
Is Salam a boy or girl name?
Salam is used for both boys and girls.