Taslima
Taslima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Bengali / Urdu form origin, meaning “Greeting of peace, safety”.
| Meaning | Greeting of peace, safety |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali / Urdu form |
| Written as | تسليمة |
| Pronunciation | tas-LEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, India, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Taslima
Taslima is the form Bangladeshi parents most often write for the name built on taslīm. That word joins two ideas, offering a greeting of peace and yielding to God, both drawn from the root s-l-m, meaning peace and safety. Many girls in Bangladesh and India carry the name. Among its best-known bearers is the Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin. It is gentle, familiar and easy to pronounce.
Is Taslima a Muslim name?
Taslima shares its root with salām, peace, which the Quran uses in 'send blessings upon him and greet him with peace (sallimū taslīmā)' (Quran 33:56).
How popular is Taslima?
It is very common in Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Taslima
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Spellings and variants of Taslima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Taslima mean?
Taslima means 'Greeting of peace, safety'. It is of Arabic, Bengali / Urdu form origin.
Is Taslima a Muslim name?
Taslima shares its root with salām, peace, which the Quran uses in 'send blessings upon him and greet him with peace (sallimū taslīmā)' (Quran 33:56).
How do you pronounce Taslima?
Taslima is pronounced tas-LEE-mah.
Is Taslima a boy or girl name?
Taslima is usually a girl name.