What origin is the name Selima?

Selima comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Selima a popular name?

Selima is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Selima?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Selima — for example Jacob, Noah, Michael. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Selima

Q: Is Selima a rare name?

Yes. Selima does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Selima

Selima

Girl

hebrew

3 syllables

Selima is a hebrew girl's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning tranquil or peaceful. It is related to the word 'shalom' and signifies one who brings comfort.".

The meaning of Selima is "A Hebrew name meaning tranquil or peaceful. It is related to the word 'shalom' and signifies one who brings comfort." — a girl name of hebrew origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning tranquil or peaceful. It is related to the word 'shalom' and signifies one who brings comfort.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Selima

Very rare in US records

What does Selima mean?

Selima is a girl name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning tranquil or peaceful. It is related to the word 'shalom' and signifies one who brings comfort.".

Is Selima a rare name?

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

Brother names that go with Selima

Jacob Noah Michael Ethan Joshua James

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Selima means "A Hebrew name meaning tranquil or peaceful. It is related to the word 'shalom' and signifies one who brings comfort." — these names share that spirit.