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Silma

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Meaning

Peace

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic سلمى
Urdu سلما
Persian سیلما
Bengali সিলমা
Pashto سلما

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Silma comes from the same Arabic root s-l-m as Salman, meaning "peace."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root س-ل-م (s-l-m, 'to be safe, at peace'). Silma relates to salam/salamah, 'peace, safety.'

Quranic Connection

From silm ('peace, submission'): 'O you who have believed, enter into peace completely' (2:208).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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