Arabic

Salim

Pronounced sah-LEEMShare

Meaning: Safe; sound; whole

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Salim means safe or sound in Arabic. Its meaning emphasizes wholeness and well-being.

Nicknames

  • Sal

Spellings & variants

  • Saleem
  • Selim
  • Salem

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Salim comes from Arabic.

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