Muslim
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Muslim
The name Muslim derives from the Arabic root s-l-m (meaning "peace" or "submission") and literally means "one who submits to God" or "believer in Islam." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and Muslim-majority societies, with historical prominence among Arab, Persian, and other Muslim populations.
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Etymology
The name Muslim derives from the Arabic root s-l-m (meaning "peace" or "submission") and literally means "one who submits to God" or "believer in Islam." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and Muslim-majority societies, with historical prominence among Arab, Persian, and other Muslim populations.
Muslim currently ranks #5,768 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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