Salim: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Salim – Meaning: safe, unharmed – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: sah-LEEM


Salim is an Arabic boy's name meaning “safe, unharmed”. It appears in our list of Baby Names That Mean Peace or Calm.

Meaning & Origin of Salim

Meaning: Safe, unharmed.

Origin: Arabic.

How to Pronounce Salim

Phonetic: sah-LEEM   IPA: /sɑːˈliːm/

Popularity of Salim

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1960–2024.

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