Selym
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Selym
Selym is a variant spelling of Selim, derived from the Arabic root s-l-m, meaning "peaceful" or "safe." The name comes from the Arabic word salim, which carries connotations of soundness and tranquility.
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Etymology
Selym is a variant spelling of Selim, derived from the Arabic root s-l-m, meaning "peaceful" or "safe." The name comes from the Arabic word salim, which carries connotations of soundness and tranquility.
The name is primarily used in Islamic and Turkish cultures, with notable historical bearers including Ottoman sultans Selim I and Selim II, who ruled in the 16th century and expanded the Ottoman Empire significantly.
Selym currently ranks #6,000 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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