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Salim

Muslim Boy Name · Scholarly Verified

سَالِم

Safe, Sound, Healthy, Peaceful, Unharmed

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

Themes: peace, blessing, faith

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Sālim • Pronounced: (Saa-lim)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic Classical Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Sahih al-Bukhari & Fatawa Razawiyyah
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 3753 · Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24

Similar & Related Islamic Names

  • Aadil

    Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler
    عَادِل
  • Aaftab

    Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance
    آَفْتَاب
  • Aamir

    Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ
    عَامِر
  • Abdul Aziz

    Servant of the All-Mighty
    عَبْدُ الْعَزِيز

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.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Salim?

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

Salim (سَالِم) — Meaning, Origin & Islamic Significance | SALAH Live