Boy name
Shalih name meaning
“righteous, virtuous”
Shalih is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning righteous or virtuous. It is a spelling variant of Ṣāliḥ, the Arabic source form with the same meaning. The spelling Shalih represents that Arabic name in Latin letters while retaining the meaning of its original form.
What does Shalih mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Shalih
Shalih is a spelling variant of Arabic Ṣāliḥ, meaning righteous or virtuous. Ṣāliḥ is also the name of one of the 25 prophets recognized in Islam.
| 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.
Shalih in Islam and the Quran
Shalih appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-A’raf [7]: 73 and QS Hud [11]: 61.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Shalih
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /shalih/ |
| Arabic script | صالح |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭꦶꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮜᮤᮂ |
Is Shalih a boy’s name?
Yes, Shalih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Shalih ranks #5,122 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Shalih
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 Shalih
- Shalih Mangara Sitompul · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Shalih
What is the meaning of Shalih?
Shalih means righteous, virtuous. Shalih is a spelling variant of Arabic Ṣāliḥ, meaning righteous or virtuous. Ṣāliḥ is also the name of one of the 25 prophets recognized in Islam.
Is Shalih a boy’s name?
Yes, Shalih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Shalih?
Shalih is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Shalih in the Quran?
Shalih appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-A’raf [7]: 73 and QS Hud [11]: 61.
How many syllables does Shalih have?
Shalih has 2 syllables (Sha-lih) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Shalih?
Shalih ranks #5,122 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Shalih?
Notable people named Shalih include Shalih Mangara Sitompul.
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