Boy name
Saleh name meaning
“righteous, virtuous, devout”
Saleh is a masculine name from Arabic Ṣāliḥ, meaning righteous, virtuous, or devout. The source word also carries the senses of good and sound. In addition to its use as a given name, Saleh is the name of a prophet in Islam.
What does Saleh mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Saleh
From Arabic Ṣāliḥ, meaning good, sound, or righteous. Saleh is also the name of a prophet in Islam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | S · Sa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Saleh in Islam and the Quran
Saleh appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Asy-Syu’ara [26]: 142.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Saleh
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Saleh, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Saleh as a first name
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Saleh Adila
Interpretation
May this child grow virtuous, fair, and impartial in judgment.Meaning of each word
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Adila: just, impartial
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Saleh Rifki
Interpretation
May this child become a virtuous person with a gentle manner.Meaning of each word
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
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Saleh Ilman
Interpretation
May this child grow into a virtuous and knowledgeable person.Meaning of each word
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
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Saleh Nadhif
Interpretation
May this child become a virtuous person who consistently maintains cleanliness.Meaning of each word
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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Interpretation
May good character become the key to an exalted position.Meaning of each word
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
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Saleh Agil
Interpretation
May this child grow virtuous, thoughtful, and capable of sound judgment.Meaning of each word
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
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Saleh Hikam
Interpretation
May this child become a virtuous person rich in wisdom.Meaning of each word
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
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Saleh Faza
Interpretation
May this child grow into a virtuous person who achieves success.Meaning of each word
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Faza: to win, succeed
Saleh as a middle name
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Interpretation
May good character become the key to a life full of joy.Meaning of each word
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Interpretation
May guidance lead this child toward virtuous character and excellence.Meaning of each word
- Hida: guidance; direction
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Interpretation
May this child become a guardian and protector of good character.Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
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Interpretation
May a naturally good disposition lead this child to victory.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
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Interpretation
May this child become a virtuous close friend, abundantly blessed.Meaning of each word
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Interpretation
May this child grow virtuous, generous, and full of strong determination.Meaning of each word
- Akram: more noble, more generous
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
Saleh as a last name
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Ulum Saleh
Interpretation
May this child grow virtuous, with knowledge across many fields.Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
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Interpretation
May this child become a virtuous, patient, and capable person.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
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Aiman Saleh
Interpretation
May this child become a virtuous person, fortunate and blessed.Meaning of each word
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
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Faishol Saleh
Interpretation
May this child become a decision maker guided by good character.Meaning of each word
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
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Rafid Saleh
Interpretation
May this child become a helpful supporter of consistently good character.Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
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Rasya Saleh
Interpretation
A picture of a young gazelle growing with goodness and virtuous character.Meaning of each word
- Rasya: a young gazelle
- Saleh: righteous, virtuous, devout
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How to pronounce Saleh
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
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| IPA | /salɛh/ |
| Arabic script | صالح |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭꦺꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮜᮨᮂ |
Is Saleh a boy’s name?
Yes, Saleh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Saleh ranks #42 among boy names in our data sample (242 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Saleh
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Khairul♂The best
Famous people named Saleh
- Saleh Djasit · b. 1943
- Saleh Husin · b. 1963
- Saleh Afiff · b. 1930
- Saleh Basarah · b. 1928
- Saleh Lateng · b. 1862
- M. Saleh Latuconsina · b. 1948
- M. Saleh Mustafa · b. 1969
- Saleh Ali · b. 1977
- Saleh Danasasmita · b. 1933
- Saleh Iskandar Poeradisastra · b. 1923
- Saleh Lasata · b. 1942
- Saleh Manaf · b. 1950
FAQ about the name Saleh
What is the meaning of Saleh?
Saleh means righteous, virtuous, devout. From Arabic Ṣāliḥ, meaning good, sound, or righteous. Saleh is also the name of a prophet in Islam.
Is Saleh a boy’s name?
Yes, Saleh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Saleh?
Saleh is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Saleh in the Quran?
Saleh appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Asy-Syu’ara [26]: 142.
How many syllables does Saleh have?
Saleh has 2 syllables (Sa-leh) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Saleh?
Saleh ranks #42 among boy names in our data sample (242 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Saleh?
Some ideas: Saleh Adila; Mifta Saleh Farhan; Ulum Saleh.
Famous people named Saleh?
Notable people named Saleh include Saleh Djasit, Saleh Husin, Saleh Afiff.
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