Boy name
Selamat name meaning
“safe, free from danger”
Selamat is a masculine name meaning “safe” or “free from danger.” It comes from Malay selamat, inherited into Indonesian and related to Arabic salām or salāma, words concerning safety and well-being. As a name, Selamat expresses a wish for safety and a good condition in life.
What does Selamat mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Selamat
From Malay selamat, inherited into Indonesian and related to Arabic salām or salāma, concerning safety and well-being. As a name, it expresses a wish for safety and a good condition.
Selamat in Islam and the Quran
Selamat 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 Selamat
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Selamat, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Selamat: safe, free from danger
- Narayana: another name of Vishnu
- Wijanarko: seed of the sun; radiant offspring
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Meaning of each word
- Selamat: safe, free from danger
- Drajad: rank or dignity
- Anugerah: grace, a precious gift
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Selamat Bimo
Meaning of each word
- Selamat: safe, free from danger
- Bimo: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Meaning of each word
- Fibri: the month of February
- Selamat: safe, free from danger
- Prawiro: brave one, valiant hero
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Selamat Daya
Meaning of each word
- Selamat: safe, free from danger
- Daya: strength or ability
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Meaning of each word
- Selamat: safe, free from danger
- Paino: born on the Pahing market day
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
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How to pronounce Selamat
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /səlamat/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦭꦩꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮨᮜᮙᮒ᮪ |
Is Selamat a boy’s name?
Yes, Selamat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Selamat ranks #1,165 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Selamat
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Slamet♂Safe, free from danger
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Widodo♂Safe, free from harm
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Sulaiman♂Associated with peace
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Selamat
- Selamat Ginting · b. 1923
- Selamat Nurdin · b. 1973
- Selamat · b. 1976
- Selamat · b. 1970
- Selamat · b. 1965
- Selamat Ari Wibowo · b. 1981
- Selamat Juangga · b. 1992
- Selamat Ndruru · b. 1979
- Selamat Raharjo · b. 1985
- Selamat Topan
- Selamat Widodo · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Selamat
What is the meaning of Selamat?
Selamat means safe, free from danger. From Malay selamat, inherited into Indonesian and related to Arabic salām or salāma, concerning safety and well-being. As a name, it expresses a wish for safety and a good condition.
Is Selamat a boy’s name?
Yes, Selamat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Selamat?
Selamat is of Malay and Arabic origin.
Is the name Selamat in the Quran?
Selamat does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Selamat have?
Selamat has 3 syllables (Se-la-mat) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Selamat?
Selamat ranks #1,165 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Selamat?
Some ideas: Selamat Narayana Wijanarko; Selamat Drajad Anugerah; Selamat Bimo.
Famous people named Selamat?
Notable people named Selamat include Selamat Ginting, Selamat Nurdin, Selamat.
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