Salima
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Salima
The name 'Salima' means "safe," "sound," or "healthy" in Arabic, derived from the Semitic root S-L-M, which also gives rise to words for peace and wholeness.
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Etymology
The name 'Salima' means "safe," "sound," or "healthy" in Arabic, derived from the Semitic root S-L-M, which also gives rise to words for peace and wholeness. It is commonly used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, with historical significance as a feminine form of Salim, appearing in early Islamic history and associated with positive virtues.
Salima currently ranks #6,785 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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