Salih
Salih is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Righteous, upright”.
| Meaning | Righteous, upright |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صالح |
| Pronunciation | SAA-lih |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Salih
Salih is the name of the prophet sent to the people of Thamūd, who urged them to worship God alone and was given a she-camel as a sign. As an ordinary word, ṣāliḥ means righteous and upright, from a root about being good. The name travels across the whole Muslim world in local dress: Arabs and Iranians usually say Saleh, Turks and Bosnians keep Salih, and Hausa speakers in West Africa use Salihu.
Is Salih a Muslim name?
Salih is a prophet's name from the Quran, which says, 'And to Thamūd [We sent] their brother Ṣāliḥ' (Quran 11:61). It also carries the meaning righteous.
How popular is Salih?
It is used throughout the Muslim world, typically as Saleh in the Gulf and Yemen and as Salih in Turkey and Bosnia.
Gifts with the name Salih
- Salih name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Salih baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salih mean?
Salih means 'Righteous, upright'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Salih a Muslim name?
Salih is a prophet's name from the Quran, which says, 'And to Thamūd [We sent] their brother Ṣāliḥ' (Quran 11:61). It also carries the meaning righteous.
How do you pronounce Salih?
Salih is pronounced SAA-lih.
Is Salih a boy or girl name?
Salih is usually a boy name.