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Saleh name meaning

صالح

Saleh · SAH-lih

Righteous; one who does good and puts things right.

Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Arabic root
ص ل ح
Pronunciation
SAH-lih
Other spellings
Salih

About the name Saleh

Saleh is the active participle of the root s-l-h, to be good or to set right, so it describes someone upright in faith and in deeds. In the Quran, Salih is a prophet sent to the people of Thamud. The name is popular in Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the Gulf. English spellings include Saleh and Salih.

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What is the origin of the name Saleh?

Saleh (صالح) is an Arabic name, from the Arabic root ص ل ح. Righteous; one who does good and puts things right.

How do you write Saleh in Arabic?

In Arabic script it is written صالح. In English it is also spelled Salih.