Salma name meaning
سلمى
Salma · SAL-mah
Safe and sound, free of flaws and harm.
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Arabic root
- س ل م
- Pronunciation
- SAL-mah
- Other spellings
- Selma
About the name Salma
Salma comes from the root s-l-m, safety and peace, the same root as Salem and Salman. It is an old Arabic name that appears in classical poetry and was carried by several women in early Islamic history. It is popular in Egypt, the Levant and the Gulf. Spellings include Salma and Selma; it ends with an alif maqsura (ى) in Arabic.
Salma in fancy text
- 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐚 Bold
- 𝓢𝓪𝓵𝓶𝓪 Script
- 𝕊𝕒𝕝𝕞𝕒 Double
- ꧁ 𝓢𝓪𝓵𝓶𝓪 ꧂ Wings
Related names
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Sara سارة
A Hebrew name meaning "princess" or "lady"
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Sajaa سجى
Calm and stillness
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Sidra سدرة
The lote tree (Christ's thorn jujube)
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Suad سعاد
Happiness and good fortune
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Salwa سلوى
The quail; also comfort that eases sorrow
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Sama سما
Height and loftiness; the sky
FAQ
What is the origin of the name Salma?
Salma (سلمى) is an Arabic name, from the Arabic root س ل م. Safe and sound, free of flaws and harm.
How do you write Salma in Arabic?
In Arabic script it is written سلمى. In English it is also spelled Selma.