Salma
سلمى
/ SAL-mah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Peaceful
Meaning & Etymology
Safe, peaceful
Safe, peaceful
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root s-l-m (سلام), which means peace, safety, and submission.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Tunisia, Salma is a popular name that reflects the Islamic values of peace and submission to God. It is widely used across different social classes and regions.
Symbolism
The name Salma symbolises peace, protection, and the wish for a harmonious life.
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