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Salma

سَلمى/ sal-ma /

Safe and sound — the one who comes through unharmed.

Root
سلم

Where it grows from

From س·ل·م — the root of سلام, peace, and the greeting we say every day.

From the same root

  • سالِمSalim
  • سالِمSalem

Names that mean Peace

  • سالِمSalim
  • وائِلWael
  • سُهَيْلSuhail
  • سُلَيْمانSulaiman
  • رَكانRakan
  • أَمانAman
  • إيمانIman
  • هَناءHana

Names that travel

  • نُورNoor
  • مُحَمَّدMohammed
  • عُمَرOmar
  • عَلِيّAli
  • يُوسُفYusuf
  • ليلىLayla
  • أَحْمَدAhmad
  • فاطِمةFatima

For a little Salma

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A few collections chosen for a child by this name.

MumzworldNewborn clothingSoft first layers — the things you reach for in the early weeks, kind to new skin.Browse at Mumzworld →
MumzworldNursery & bedroomA calm corner to come home to — cot, linen, and the quiet of the first nights.Browse at Mumzworld →
MothercareNewborn clothingTrusted essentials for the first size — soft, plain, and made to be washed often.Browse at Mothercare →

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From the book
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Girl
Popularity
Quietly popular
Travels in English
Yes
Variants
Selma
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