Girl name
Salihah name meaning
“pious, morally upright”
Salihah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning pious or morally upright. It comes from ṣāliḥah, the feminine form of ṣāliḥ, meaning good or righteous. This relationship explains the name’s feminine form and connects its meaning with goodness and moral uprightness.
What does Salihah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Salihah
From Arabic ṣāliḥah, the feminine form of ṣāliḥ, meaning good or righteous.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Salihah in Islam and the Quran
Salihah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Salihah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /salihah/ |
| Arabic script | صالحة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮜᮤᮠᮂ |
Is Salihah a girl’s name?
Yes, Salihah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Salihah ranks #2,726 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Salihah
- Salimah♀Safe, healthy, sound
- Solihah♀Pious, morally upright
- Salamah♀Safety, freedom from harm
- Saidah♀Happy, fortunate
- Sakinah♀Inward serenity
- Salmah♀Safe, free from harm
- Sadiyah♀Fortunate and happy
- Sarifah♀Noble, honourable
- Sholihah♀Righteous, virtuous
- Saleha♀Righteous, virtuous
- Salbiah♀Negativity
- Salihin♂♀Righteous and virtuous people
Names with related meanings
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Sulastri♀Good woman
- Susilawati♀Woman of good conduct
- Prima♂♀Excellent, of very high quality
- Fadillah♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Susilowati♀Woman of good character
- Mulya♂♀Noble, honored, highly valued
- Paramita♀Perfection of virtue
- Fadilah♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Winata♂♀Humble, well-mannered
- Wiguna♂♀Useful, possessing ability
FAQ about the name Salihah
What is the meaning of Salihah?
Salihah means pious, morally upright. From Arabic ṣāliḥah, the feminine form of ṣāliḥ, meaning good or righteous.
Is Salihah a girl’s name?
Yes, Salihah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Salihah?
Salihah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Salihah in the Quran?
Salihah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Salihah have?
Salihah has 3 syllables (Sa-li-hah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Salihah?
Salihah ranks #2,726 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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