Taslima
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Taslima
Taslima is an Arabic name derived from the root "s-l-m" meaning "peace" or "submission," often interpreted as "one who finds peace" or "submissive to God's will." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and among Muslim communities worldwide, with notable bearers including Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasrin.
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Etymology
Taslima is an Arabic name derived from the root "s-l-m" meaning "peace" or "submission," often interpreted as "one who finds peace" or "submissive to God's will." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and among Muslim communities worldwide, with notable bearers including Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasrin.
Taslima currently ranks #4,686 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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