Salim (name)

Summary

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.

Salim
PronunciationArabic: sæˈliːm, saˈliːm
Egyptian Arabic: sɪˈliːm
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameArabic
MeaningSafe, 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.

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