Salim
Salim is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Safe, sound, whole”.
| Meaning | Safe, sound, whole |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سليم |
| Pronunciation | sa-LEEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Salim
Salim is the Arabic salīm, describing someone safe, sound and without defect. Its root s-l-m covers safety and wholeness. It ranks among the most widespread Muslim names, appearing as Selim in Turkey, where several Ottoman sultans carried it, and as Saleem in South Asia. A closely related form from the same root, Sālim, belonged to the mawlā of Abū Ḥudhayfa, a Companion praised for his beautiful recitation of the Quran.
Is Salim a Muslim name?
Salim is an Islamic name meaning safe and sound, echoing the Quranic believer who 'comes to Allah with a sound heart (qalbin salīm)' (Quran 26:89).
How popular is Salim?
It is used all over the Muslim world, from Salim in East Africa to Selim in Turkey and Saleem in South Asia.
Gifts with the name Salim
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Spellings and variants of Salim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salim mean?
Salim means 'Safe, sound, whole'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Salim a Muslim name?
Salim is an Islamic name meaning safe and sound, echoing the Quranic believer who 'comes to Allah with a sound heart (qalbin salīm)' (Quran 26:89).
How do you pronounce Salim?
Salim is pronounced sa-LEEM.
Is Salim a boy or girl name?
Salim is usually a boy name.