Selimata
Arabic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Selimata
Selimata is a feminine form derived from the Arabic name Salim, meaning "safe," "sound," or "peaceful," with the feminine suffix "-ata" added to create a gendered variant.
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Etymology
Selimata is a feminine form derived from the Arabic name Salim, meaning "safe," "sound," or "peaceful," with the feminine suffix "-ata" added to create a gendered variant. The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority West African countries, particularly among Fulani, Mandinka, and other Sahel region populations, with historical usage documented among Islamic scholars and nobility in Mali and Guinea.
Selimata currently ranks #5,315 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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