Salema
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Salema
Salema is derived from the Arabic root word "salim," meaning "safe," "sound," or "peaceful," with the feminine suffix "-a" added to create the female form.
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Etymology
Salema is derived from the Arabic root word "salim," meaning "safe," "sound," or "peaceful," with the feminine suffix "-a" added to create the female form. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and carries significance in Islamic tradition as a name embodying virtues of safety and wholeness.
Salema currently ranks #13,778 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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