Tasleema
Tasleema is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, South Asian form origin, meaning “Greeting of peace; submission”.
| Meaning | Greeting of peace; submission |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, South Asian form |
| Written as | تسليمة |
| Pronunciation | tas-LEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Tasleema
Tasleema is a girl's name formed from taslīm, a word with several layers in Arabic. It can mean a greeting of peace, surrendering oneself to God, or the salām that closes every prayer. All of these come from the root s-l-m, about peace and safety. Adding the feminine -a, as here, is a typical South Asian way of turning such a word into a name. It is chosen mostly in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Is Tasleema a Muslim name?
Tasleema grows from the same root as salām and Islām, a root the Quran uses in 'O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace (sallimū taslīmā)' (Quran 33:56).
How popular is Tasleema?
It is used in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tasleema mean?
Tasleema means 'Greeting of peace; submission'. It is of Arabic, South Asian form origin.
Is Tasleema a Muslim name?
Tasleema grows from the same root as salām and Islām, a root the Quran uses in 'O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace (sallimū taslīmā)' (Quran 33:56).
How do you pronounce Tasleema?
Tasleema is pronounced tas-LEE-mah.
Is Tasleema a boy or girl name?
Tasleema is usually a girl name.