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Salah

/SAH-lih/

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Meaning

Righteousness

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic صلاح
Urdu صلہ
Persian صلاح
Bengali সালাহ
Pashto سلام

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Salah offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Righteousness', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Quranic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Salah is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Salah comes from the same Arabic root behind Saleh, meaning "righteousness." It is historically inseparable from Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi, known as Saladin, who recaptured Jerusalem in 1187.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ص-ل-ح (ṣ-l-ḥ, 'to be righteous, good'). Salah/Saleh is an adjective meaning 'righteous.'

Islamic Significance

Prophet Saleh was sent to the people of Thamud in ancient Arabia, and his mission is associated with the miraculous she-camel sent as a sign, which his people ultimately killed in defiance.

Quranic Connection

His story is recounted in Quran 7:73-79, 11:61-68, and 26:141-159.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Common variant spellings include Saleh and Salih.