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    Salim

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Salim

    Salim

    Boy
    african
    2 syllables

    Salim is an african boy's name meaning "This name of Arabic and African usage means secure, free, or one who is whole and at peace.".

    Parents who choose Salim pick a boy name from the african tradition, meaning "This name of Arabic and African usage means secure, free, or one who is whole and at peace.". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    african
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    This name of Arabic and African usage means secure, free, or one who is whole and at peace.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Salim

    Very rare in US records

    What does Salim mean?

    Salim is a boy name of african origin meaning "This name of Arabic and African usage means secure, free, or one who is whole and at peace.".

    Is Salim a rare name?

    Yes. Salim does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Salim

    AmaraZuriImaniNiaNalaAyana

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    Names with a similar meaning to Salim

    Salim means "This name of Arabic and African usage means secure, free, or one who is whole and at peace." — these names share that spirit.

    • Noah — "Rest, comfort, peace" (hebrew)
    • Emma — "Whole or universal, complete" (german)
    • Olivia — "Olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness" (latin)
    • Charlotte — "Free woman, petite and feminine" (french)
    • Oliver — "Olive tree, peace bearer" (latin)
    • Caleb — "Faithful, whole-hearted" (hebrew)

    Questions parents ask about Salim

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