name
Selam
seh-LAM
/sɛˈlɑːm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
selam
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Amharic/Arabic (Ethiopia)
- Meaning
- Peace; hello — also the Amharic greeting
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
'Selam' is both a name and the standard Amharic greeting equivalent to 'hello'
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