Girl name
Salimah name meaning
“safe, healthy, sound”
Salimah is a feminine name from Arabic salīma, meaning safe, healthy, or sound. The source word is the feminine form of salīm, which means healthy, whole, or unharmed. This relationship explains both the name's feminine form and its meanings connected with health, soundness, and freedom from harm.
What does Salimah mean?
Safe, healthy, sound
In Indonesian: selamat, sehat, tanpa cacat
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 Salimah
From Arabic salīma, the feminine form of salīm, meaning healthy, sound, or unharmed.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Salimah in Islam and the Quran
Salimah 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.
Name combinations with Salimah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Salimah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
- Nida: call, summons
- Adham: deep black; a black horse
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Meaning of each word
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
- Nailah: one who achieves success
- Munira: radiant, illuminating
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Salimah Azzah
Meaning of each word
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
- Azzah: young female gazelle
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Meaning of each word
- Amira: princess, female leader
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
- Hawa: life, the living one
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Salimah Nurfitriana
Meaning of each word
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
- Nurfitriana: light and innate purity
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Meaning of each word
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
- Laili: associated with the night
- Zahroh: a blooming flower
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How to pronounce Salimah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /salimah/ |
| Arabic script | سليمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭꦶꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮜᮤᮙᮂ |
Is Salimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Salimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Salimah ranks #1,871 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Salimah
- Salamah♀Safety, freedom from harm
- Salmah♀Safe, free from harm
- Saimah♀One who observes fasting
- Salihah♀Pious, morally upright
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Saidah♀Happy, fortunate
- Sakinah♀Inward serenity
- Sadiyah♀Fortunate and happy
- Sarifah♀Noble, honourable
- Salbiah♀Negativity
- Salmiah♀Safe
- Saripah♀Noble, possessing honor
Famous people named Salimah
- Salimah Hadi
FAQ about the name Salimah
What is the meaning of Salimah?
Salimah means safe, healthy, sound. From Arabic salīma, the feminine form of salīm, meaning healthy, sound, or unharmed.
Is Salimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Salimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Salimah?
Salimah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Salimah in the Quran?
Salimah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Salimah have?
Salimah has 3 syllables (Sa-li-mah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Salimah?
Salimah ranks #1,871 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Salimah?
Some ideas: Salimah Nida Adham; Salimah Nailah Munira; Salimah Azzah.
Famous people named Salimah?
Notable people named Salimah include Salimah Hadi.
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