Saleha
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Saleha
Saleha is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root word "salih" (صالح), meaning "righteous," "pious," or "good/virtuous." The name carries the sense of moral correctness and spiritual integrity in Islamic tradition.
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Etymology
Saleha is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root word "salih" (صالح), meaning "righteous," "pious," or "good/virtuous." The name carries the sense of moral correctness and spiritual integrity in Islamic tradition.
The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, with historical usage documented among Islamic families for centuries. It reflects Islamic values of righteousness and is sometimes associated with female figures of piety in Islamic history and literature.
Saleha currently ranks #16,840 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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