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Salama

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Meaning

Peace, safety

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage
Capturing elegance and depth, Salama stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Peace, safety', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Salama, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Salama comes from the same Arabic root s-l-m as Salam, meaning "peace." It is translated as "peace" or "safety."

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ุณ-ู„-ู… (s-l-m, 'to be safe, at peace'). Salama means 'safety, peace' - related to Salam, one of the 99 Names of Allah.

Islamic Significance

The root gives salam, the peace of the Muslim greeting, which the Quran puts in the mouth of the Prophet to those who believe: peace be upon you, your Lord has decreed mercy upon Himself (6:54).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.