Arabic

Saleh

Pronounced SAA-lihShare

Meaning: Virtuous; righteous

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Saleh is a transcription of Salih, an Arabic name also borne by a prophet mentioned in the Quran. The final h represents an Arabic consonant, not a silent English ending.

Spellings & variants

  • Salih

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Saleh comes from Arabic.

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