Boy name
Shaleh name meaning
“righteous, morally good”
Shaleh is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning righteous or morally good. It is a variant of Saleh, derived from the Arabic word ṣāliḥ, meaning good or righteous. The name also has an association with the prophet Saleh, who is known by this name.
What does Shaleh mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Shaleh
Shaleh is a variant of Saleh, from Arabic ṣāliḥ, meaning good or righteous. It is also the name of the prophet Saleh.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | S · Sh |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Shaleh in Islam and the Quran
Shaleh appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-A’raf [7]: 77 and QS Hud [11]: 62.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Shaleh
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Shaleh, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Shaleh: righteous, morally good
- Hida: guidance; direction
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Meaning of each word
- Shaleh: righteous, morally good
- Irsyadi: relating to guidance or direction
- Alhamid: the Praiseworthy
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Shaleh Usamah
Meaning of each word
- Shaleh: righteous, morally good
- Usamah: mighty lion
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Meaning of each word
- Asyik: lover; deeply captivated
- Shaleh: righteous, morally good
- Risyad: guidance; direction to the right path
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Shaleh Fadel
Meaning of each word
- Shaleh: righteous, morally good
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Meaning of each word
- Shaleh: righteous, morally good
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
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How to pronounce Shaleh
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /shalɛh/ |
| Arabic script | صالح |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭꦺꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮜᮨᮂ |
Is Shaleh a boy’s name?
Yes, Shaleh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Shaleh ranks #1,107 among boy names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Shaleh
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Shaleh
- Shaleh Muhamad Aldjufri · b. 1967
- Ah. Shaleh · b. 1957
- Shaleh · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Shaleh
What is the meaning of Shaleh?
Shaleh means righteous, morally good. Shaleh is a variant of Saleh, from Arabic ṣāliḥ, meaning good or righteous. It is also the name of the prophet Saleh.
Is Shaleh a boy’s name?
Yes, Shaleh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Shaleh?
Shaleh is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Shaleh in the Quran?
Shaleh appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-A’raf [7]: 77 and QS Hud [11]: 62.
How many syllables does Shaleh have?
Shaleh has 2 syllables (Sha-leh) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Shaleh?
Shaleh ranks #1,107 among boy names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Shaleh?
Some ideas: Shaleh Hida Fadel; Shaleh Irsyadi Alhamid; Shaleh Usamah.
Famous people named Shaleh?
Notable people named Shaleh include Shaleh Muhamad Aldjufri, Ah. Shaleh, Shaleh.
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