Selim
Selim is a Muslim boy name of Turkish form of Arabic Salim origin, meaning “Safe, sound, whole”.
| Meaning | Safe, sound, whole |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Salim |
| Written as | سليم |
| Pronunciation | seh-LEEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo |
Meaning and origin of Selim
Selim is how Turks and Balkan Muslims say the Arabic Salīm, describing someone sound, safe and without any flaw. Its root s-l-m covers safety and wholeness. The a became an e because of Turkish vowel harmony. Several Ottoman sultans bore the name, the most famous being Selim I, and Turkish and Bosnian families still give it often. It is short, strong and recognised across the Muslim world.
Is Selim a Muslim name?
Selim is the Turkish form of the Muslim name Salim, which recalls the Quranic 'sound heart': 'except one who comes to Allah with a sound heart (qalbin salīm)' (Quran 26:89).
How popular is Selim?
It is common in Turkey, Bosnia, Albania and Kosovo.
Gifts with the name Selim
- Selim name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Selim baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Selim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selim mean?
Selim means 'Safe, sound, whole'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic Salim origin.
Is Selim a Muslim name?
Selim is the Turkish form of the Muslim name Salim, which recalls the Quranic 'sound heart': 'except one who comes to Allah with a sound heart (qalbin salīm)' (Quran 26:89).
How do you pronounce Selim?
Selim is pronounced seh-LEEM.
Is Selim a boy or girl name?
Selim is usually a boy name.