Sholeh
Sholeh is a Muslim boy name of Javanese / Indonesian form of Arabic Salih origin, meaning “Righteous and good”.
| Meaning | Righteous and good |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Javanese / Indonesian form of Arabic Salih |
| Written as | صالح |
| Pronunciation | SHO-leh |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Sholeh
Sholeh is how Indonesians, and Javanese speakers in particular, write the Arabic Ṣāliḥ, meaning righteous or good, from the root ṣ-l-ḥ. Javanese pronunciation turns the Arabic letter ṣād into 'sh' and a long 'ā' into 'o'; the same pattern shows up in Sholihah and Sholikhin. In the Quran, Ṣāliḥ is also the prophet who was sent to the people of Thamud.
Is Sholeh a Muslim name?
As the Indonesian shape of Salih, Sholeh means righteous and also recalls a prophet's name.
How popular is Sholeh?
It is used in Indonesia, particularly Java, and in Malaysia as Soleh.
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Spellings and variants of Sholeh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sholeh mean?
Sholeh means 'Righteous and good'. It is of Javanese / Indonesian form of Arabic Salih origin.
Is Sholeh a Muslim name?
As the Indonesian shape of Salih, Sholeh means righteous and also recalls a prophet's name.
How do you pronounce Sholeh?
Sholeh is pronounced SHO-leh.
Is Sholeh a boy or girl name?
Sholeh is usually a boy name.