name
Arabic
Salma
SAL-mah
ˈsɑːlməListen
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Syllable breakdown
Salma
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Arabic — Salmā, from salima (to be safe, peaceful).
- Meaning
- An Arabic feminine name meaning 'peaceful' or 'safe'; popular in Arab countries and among Muslim communities in North Africa.
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Salema, Selma
Common mispronunciations
SAHL-mahsal-MAH
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