Salim
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Arabic ◈ 2 syllables ✦ US Top 100
"Peaceful, secure, flawless, safe"

From Arabic

Salim is an Arabic name that means peace or safe It's a popular name in many Muslim countries, including Egypt, Morocco, and Pakistan Salim is also a common name among African Americans, often derived from the Arabic word salaam meaning peace In Hinduism, Salim is a name of Lord Vishnu, one of the three major deities in the Hindu trinity Salim is a character in William Shakespeare's play Othello , a Moorish general who becomes the tragic hero's closest friend and confidant Salim is a common name in India, particularly in the state of Kerala, where it's often given to boys born into Muslim families Salim is also a popular name in Turkey, where it's pronounced Selim and means peaceful or calm In Swahili, a language spoken in several African countries, Salim means fortunate or blessed Salim is a name that has been associated with several notable historical figures, including a 16th-century Ottoman Sultan and a 19th-century Indian poet and philosopher In contemporary times, Salim is a name that has been chosen by many celebrities, including actors, musicians, and athletes. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Salim at a glance
MeaningPeaceful, secure, flawless, safe
OriginArabic
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank#53
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Origin & history of Salim
1
Arabic roots
Salim is an Arabic name that means peace or safe It's a popular name in many Muslim countries, including Egypt, Morocco, and Pakistan Salim is also a common name among African Americans, often derived from the Arabic word salaam meaning peace In Hinduism, Salim is a name of Lord Vishnu, one of the three major deities in the Hindu trinity Salim is a character in William Shakespeare's play Othello , a Moorish general who becomes the tragic hero's closest friend and confidant Salim is a common name in India, particularly in the state of Kerala, where it's often given to boys born into Muslim families Salim is also a popular name in Turkey, where it's pronounced Selim and means peaceful or calm In Swahili, a language spoken in several African countries, Salim means fortunate or blessed Salim is a name that has been associated with several notable historical figures, including a 16th-century Ottoman Sultan and a 19th-century Indian poet and philosopher In contemporary times, Salim is a name that has been chosen by many celebrities, including actors, musicians, and athletes.
2
Root name
The root form of Salim is Salim — meaning Peaceful, secure, flawless, safe.
3
Modern usage
Salim remains a beloved choice, ranking #53 in the US. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Salim?
53 avg. per year
Average US registrations in the last 10 years
Approximately 53 babies were named Salim each year in the United States over the last decade. That puts it among the most popular names — a timeless classic.
530 Total US registrations
last 10 years
2 Syllables
9 Numerology
life path
Popularity in the US Very popular
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Numerology of Salim
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
🌍Humanitarian
🎨Creative
🌟Wise
💝Loving
S1
A1
L3
I9
M4
Sum: 18 → Life path 9
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Personality of Salim
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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