What is the meaning of the Islamic name Salim (سَالِم)?

The Islamic name Salim (سَالِم) means "Safe, Sound, Healthy, Peaceful, Unharmed". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

Muslim Boy NameScholarly Verified

Origin: Arabic

سَالِم

Salim

Transliteration: Sālim • Pronounced: (Saa-lim)

Name Meaning

"Safe, Sound, Healthy, Peaceful, Unharmed"

Prominent Regional Familiarity:

South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaWestern Communities

Naming Tradition:

South Asian Muslim NamesArabic Classical Names

Associated Countries & Lineage:

IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEUK

Revered Sahabi Sayyiduna Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah (RA), famed for Quranic recitation.

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Sahih al-Bukhari & Fatawa Razawiyyah

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Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler

Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance

Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ

Servant of the All-Mighty