Selsabil
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Selsabil
Selsabil (also spelled Salsabil) means "easy to drink" or "flowing water" and derives from the Arabic root words *sal* (to flow) and *sahl* (easy), referencing a spring in Islamic paradise mentioned in the Quran (76:18).
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Etymology
Selsabil (also spelled Salsabil) means "easy to drink" or "flowing water" and derives from the Arabic root words *sal* (to flow) and *sahl* (easy), referencing a spring in Islamic paradise mentioned in the Quran (76:18). The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, Middle East, and broader Islamic communities, with its religious significance tied to Quranic references to paradise.
Selsabil currently ranks #4,036 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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