Zulema
زليمة
/ zoo-LEE-mah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Peaceful
Meaning & Etymology
peaceful and calm
peaceful and calm
Etymology
The name Zulema is derived from the Arabic name ‘Salma’ (سلمى), which means ‘safe’ or ‘peaceful’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > West Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Equatorial Guinea, the name Zulema is used within the Muslim Fula community and reflects the influence of Islamic culture and Arabic language in the region.
Symbolism
The name symbolises peace and tranquility, embodying the virtues of a calm and serene disposition.