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Teslim

Quick answerTeslim means "submission" or "surrender" and derives from the Arabic root *s-l-m* (salama), which relates to peace, safety, and submission to God's will.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,075
TrendStable
Peak year2015
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology6 Chaldean 2
Global rank#4,702

Popularity over time

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

About the name Teslim

Teslim means "submission" or "surrender" and derives from the Arabic root *s-l-m* (salama), which relates to peace, safety, and submission to God's will.

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Etymology

Teslim means "submission" or "surrender" and derives from the Arabic root *s-l-m* (salama), which relates to peace, safety, and submission to God's will. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Yoruba Muslims in Nigeria and West Africa, reflecting Islamic religious practice and values.

Teslim currently ranks #6,075 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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