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Salme

Quick answerSalme is derived from the Arabic name Salma, which means "peaceful" or "safe," stemming from the root word "salam" (peace).

Estonian · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#193
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables2
OriginEstonian
LanguageEstonian
CultureEstonian, Finnish
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#193

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Salme

Salme is derived from the Arabic name Salma, which means "peaceful" or "safe," stemming from the root word "salam" (peace).

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Etymology

Salme is derived from the Arabic name Salma, which means "peaceful" or "safe," stemming from the root word "salam" (peace). The name is used primarily in Muslim, Arabic, and Scandinavian cultures, with notable historical figures including Salme bint Said, a 19th-century Omani princess who wrote an influential autobiography.

Salme currently ranks #193 in the United States as a girl's name.

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