Salim
Salim is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “safe, peaceful, flawless.” Salim is an Arabic name meaning 'safe,' 'peaceful,' or 'flawless.
how do you pronounce Salim?
sah-LEEM
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what does Salim mean?
The name Salim means “safe, peaceful, flawless.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Salim is an Arabic name meaning 'safe,' 'peaceful,' or 'flawless.' It shares the same root as 'salaam' (peace) and 'Islam' (submission to peace). The name conveys a wish for the child to live a life free from harm.
where does the name Salim come from?
Wikipedia derives Salim from a reconstructed Semitic tri-consonantal root, s-l-m, meaning safe, clean, or undamaged — broadly matching the safe/flawless sense given elsewhere, though the source doesn't specifically confirm 'peaceful' as a sense or the connection to salaam and Islam that's claimed elsewhere.
what are the nicknames and variants of Salim?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Salim?
- Salim Ali (Indian ornithologist)
- Salim Ahmed Salim (Tanzanian diplomat)
what names are similar to Salim?
what names go well with Salim?
Sibling names that share Salim's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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