Selim
Selim is a boys' name of Turkish origin meaning “safe, peaceful, flawless.” Selim is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Salim, meaning 'safe' or 'peaceful.
how do you pronounce Selim?
seh-LEEM
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what does Selim mean?
The name Selim means “safe, peaceful, flawless.” It comes from the Turkish language tradition.
Selim is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Salim, meaning 'safe' or 'peaceful.' Three Ottoman sultans bore this name, most notably Selim I 'the Resolute' who expanded the empire enormously, and Selim III who was a noted reformer and accomplished musician.
who are famous people named Selim?
- Sultan Selim I (Ottoman emperor)
- Sultan Selim III (Ottoman emperor and musician)
- Selim Palmgren (Finnish composer)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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