Boy name
Selamet name meaning
“safe, free from danger”
Selamet is a masculine name in a Javanese pronunciation form, meaning safe or free from danger. It is related to slamet and selamat, ultimately deriving from Arabic salāmah, meaning safety or well-being. The form reflects the word's borrowing and adaptation in local language use.
What does Selamet mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Selamet
A Javanese pronunciation form related to slamet and selamat. It ultimately derives from Arabic salāmah, 'safety or well-being', through local borrowing.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Selamet in Islam and the Quran
Selamet 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 Selamet
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Selamet, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Selamet: safe, free from danger
- Wedakarna: Veda and ear
- Budiawan: possessing virtue or good character
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Meaning of each word
- Selamet: safe, free from danger
- Widada: safe and well
- Prayuda: battle, struggle
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Selamet Partogi
Meaning of each word
- Selamet: safe, free from danger
- Partogi: guide, leader
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Meaning of each word
- Yayang: darling; beloved
- Selamet: safe, free from danger
- Anugerah: grace, a precious gift
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Selamet Dipo
Meaning of each word
- Selamet: safe, free from danger
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
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Meaning of each word
- Selamet: safe, free from danger
- Pradana: the foremost, a leader
- Wagimin: associated with the Wage calendar day
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How to pronounce Selamet
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /səlamɛt/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦭꦩꦺꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮨᮜᮙᮨᮒ᮪ |
Is Selamet a boy’s name?
Yes, Selamet is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Selamet ranks #1,735 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Selamet
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 Selamet
- Selamet · b. 1973
- Selamet · b. 1992
- Selamet Rujito · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Selamet
What is the meaning of Selamet?
Selamet means safe, free from danger. A Javanese pronunciation form related to slamet and selamat. It ultimately derives from Arabic salāmah, 'safety or well-being', through local borrowing.
Is Selamet a boy’s name?
Yes, Selamet is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Selamet?
Selamet is of Javanese, Malay and Arabic origin.
Is the name Selamet in the Quran?
Selamet does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Selamet have?
Selamet has 3 syllables (Se-la-met) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Selamet?
Selamet ranks #1,735 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Selamet?
Some ideas: Selamet Wedakarna Budiawan; Selamet Widada Prayuda; Selamet Partogi.
Famous people named Selamet?
Notable people named Selamet include Selamet, Selamet, Selamet Rujito.
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