Girl name
Salmiah name meaning
“safe; peaceful”
Salmiah is a feminine name commonly linked to the Arabic name family Salma and Salmi, meaning safe or peaceful. These names connect with the root s-l-m, which expresses safety and peace. The ending -iah represents an adaptation of the name form within this related group.
What does Salmiah mean?
Safe; peaceful
In Indonesian: selamat; damai
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 Salmiah
Commonly linked to the Arabic name family Salma and Salmi, from the root s-l-m expressing safety and peace. The ending -iah adapts the name form.
Salmiah in Islam and the Quran
Salmiah 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 Salmiah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /salmiah/ |
| Arabic script | سلمية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭ꧀ꦩꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮜ᮪ᮙᮤᮃᮂ |
Is Salmiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Salmiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Salmiah ranks #1,559 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Salmiah
Famous people named Salmiah
- Hj. Salmiah · b. 1956
- Salmiah · b. 1989
- Salmiah · b. 1986
- Salmiah · b. 1967
- Salmiah
- Salmiah Rambe · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Salmiah
What is the meaning of Salmiah?
Salmiah means safe; peaceful. Commonly linked to the Arabic name family Salma and Salmi, from the root s-l-m expressing safety and peace. The ending -iah adapts the name form.
Is Salmiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Salmiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Salmiah in the Quran?
Salmiah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Salmiah have?
Salmiah has 3 syllables (Sal-mi-ah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Salmiah?
Salmiah ranks #1,559 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Salmiah?
Notable people named Salmiah include Hj. Salmiah, Salmiah, Salmiah.
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