Salihu
صالح
/ sah-LEE-hoo /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Righteous
Meaning & Etymology
righteous
righteous
Etymology
From the Arabic root ṣāliḥ (righteous).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic
Cultural context
Common among Nigerian Muslims, reflecting the prophetic legacy of Saleh.
Symbolism
Symbolizes piety, integrity, and moral courage.
Naming ceremony
Given at birth or during the Aqiqah ceremony.
Religious reference
Saliḥ (Prophet Saleh)