What origin is the name Umme-Salmah?

Umme-Salmah comes from Arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Umme-Salmah

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Umme-Salmah

Girl

Arabic

4 syllables

Umme-Salmah is an Arabic girl's name meaning "Name of one of the honourable wives of rasoolullah sallallaahu alayhi-wasallam.".

The meaning of Umme-Salmah is "Name of one of the honourable wives of rasoolullah sallallaahu alayhi-wasallam." — a girl name of Arabic origin. At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Name of one of the honourable wives of rasoolullah sallallaahu alayhi-wasallam.

Popularity

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What does Umme-Salmah mean?

Umme-Salmah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "Name of one of the honourable wives of rasoolullah sallallaahu alayhi-wasallam.".

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