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Salma

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Meaning & Significance

English

Salma is an Arabic name meaning 'safe', 'well', 'free', or 'peaceful'. It is derived from the Arabic root 'salima' (سَلِمَ), which means 'to be safe' or 'to be peaceful'. The name carries connotations of peace, security, and well-being, reflecting the hope for a life free from harm and filled with tranquility. In Arabic culture, this name is associated with positive attributes such as grace and serenity.

✨ Peace✨ Safety✨ Serenity✨ Well-being

Meaning in All Languages

All information verified by certified Islamic scholars. May Allah bless your child with a righteous name and life. Ameen.

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Salma

Peaceful, Safe

🇵🇰Urdu

سلمیٰ

پرامن، محفوظ

🇸🇦Arabic

سَلْمَى

السالمة، المسالمة

Also written as: Salma, Salmaa, Selma

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Salma

Salma is an Arabic name meaning 'safe', 'well', 'free', or 'peaceful'. It is derived from the Arabic root 'salima' (سَلِمَ), which means 'to be safe' or 'to be peaceful'. The name carries connotations of peace, security, and well-being, reflecting the hope for a life free from harm and filled with tranquility. In Arabic culture, this name is associated with positive attributes such as grace and serenity.

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Urdu

سلمیٰ

سلمیٰ عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'محفوظ'، 'پرامن'۔ یہ عربی جڑ 'سلم' سے ماخوذ ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'محفوظ ہونا' یا 'پرامن ہونا'۔ یہ نام سکون، تحفظ اور خوشحالی کے مفہوم رکھتا ہے، جو نقصان سے پاک زندگی اور سکون سے بھرپور ہونے کی امید کی عکاسی کرتا ہے۔

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Arabic

سَلْمَى

سلمى اسم عربي يعني 'السالمة' أو 'المسالمة'. مشتق من الجذر العربي 'سَلِمَ' الذي يعني 'يكون آمناً' أو 'يكون مسالماً'. يحمل الاسم دلالات السلام والأمن والرفاهية، مما يعكس الأمل في حياة خالية من الأذى ومليئة بالهدوء.

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Salma bint Amr

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Mother of Amr ibn Hisham (Abu Jahl), known in early Islamic history.

Salma Hayek

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Mexican-American actress and film producer of Lebanese descent, known for her roles in films such as 'Frida' and 'Desperado'.

Salma (Pakistani actress)

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Prominent actress in Lollywood known for her work in Pakistani cinema during the 1970s and 1980s.

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Name Information
First LetterS
Name Length5 letters
LanguagesArabic, Spanish, English
Islamic Ruling
✓ permissible

Salma is a permissible name with beautiful meanings of peace and safety.

Scholar Consensus: agreed

Quick Reference
🇬🇧 EnglishSalma
🇵🇰 Urduسلمیٰ
🇸🇦 Arabicسَلْمَى
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Peace96%
Safety95%
Serenity94%

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