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Salman

Muslim Boy Name · Scholarly Verified

سَلْمَان

Safe, Secure, Healthy, Pure

The beloved name of Hazrat Salman al-Farsi (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), whom Prophet Muhammad ﷺ praised as 'Salman is from us, the Ahl al-Bayt'.

Themes: peace, gratitude, purity

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Salmān • Pronounced: (Sal-maan)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Hadith & Seerah
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24 · Al-Mustadrak

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  • 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 Salman (سَلْمَان)?

The Islamic name Salman (سَلْمَان) means "Safe, Secure, Healthy, Pure". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Salman?

The beloved name of Hazrat Salman al-Farsi (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ), whom Prophet Muhammad ﷺ praised as 'Salman is from us, the Ahl al-Bayt'.

Salman (سَلْمَان) — Meaning, Origin & Islamic Significance | SALAH Live