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.'
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how do you pronounce Selim?
seh-LEEM
where does the name Selim come from?
From the Arabic سليم, Salim, safe or sound; as a surname it is found mostly in Egypt.
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)
the history of Selim
Selim I and Selim III were Ottoman sultans.
what are the nicknames and variants of Selim?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Selim?
what names go well with Selim?
Sibling names that share Selim's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Selim
What does the name Selim mean?
Selim means “safe, peaceful, flawless”.
What is the origin of the name Selim?
Selim comes from the Turkish naming tradition. Related forms include Salim.
How popular is the name Selim?
Selim has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Selim a boy or girl name?
Selim is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Selim?
Selim is pronounced seh-LEEM, with 2 syllables.
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