Salim (also spelled Saleem or Salem or Selim, Arabic: سليم, strictly transliterated as Salīm) is a name of Arabic origin meaning "safe" or "undamaged". Related names are Selima, Salima, Saleemah, and Salma.
Pronunciation | Arabic: sæˈliːm, saˈliːm Egyptian Arabic: sɪˈliːm |
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Gender | Male |
Origin | |
Word/name | Arabic |
Meaning | Safe, sound, healthy, secure, intact |
When transliterated, the name Salem (Arabic: سالم) can become indistinguishable in English, as the spelling Salim is also used, though with a long a and a short i sounds.