Salim
سليم
/ sa-LEEM /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Peaceful
Meaning & Etymology
safe, unharmed
safe, unharmed
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root s-l-m (س ل م), which is related to peace, safety, and submission.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > West Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
Salim is a common name in Egypt and across the Arab world, symbolizing the wish for a child’s well-being and safety.
Symbolism
The name represents a wish for the child’s protection and a life free from harm.
Religious reference
The name appears in the Quran as a quality of paradise (Surah Al-An'am, 6:44).
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