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Selam

seh-LAHM

sɛˈlɑːm

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Selam

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Tigre/Eritrea
Meaning
peace; a widely cherished name across the Horn of Africa expressing the profound desire for harmony, safety, and tranquility within the family and the wider community
Gender
unisex

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