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Salma

سلمى

"safe; unharmed"

Girl Arabic

Meaning & Origin

safe; unharmed

More About Salma

Salma derives from the Arabic verb salima, meaning to be safe. Arabic and Urdu feminine usage is documented.

Islamic Naming Context

The consulted source supports the name and meaning. The earlier claim that this was the name of a wife of the Prophet has not been substantiated and is omitted.

Root & Etymology

سلم

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Length
5 letters
Reader ratingsRanked

#102 of 3452 girl names