What does the name As-Salam mean?

"As-Salam" means Allah who is Himself free of every defect and who grants His servants peace, safety and security.

Is "As-salamu alaykum" connected to this name?

Yes. The Muslim greeting of peace means "may Allah's peace be upon you" and is connected to Allah's name "As-Salam".

Al-Asma al-Husna

Who is free of every defect and grants peace and safety

Arabic

السَّلاَم

Transliteration: as-Salām
Meaning: "As-Salam" means the One who is Himself free of every defect and decline, and who grants His servants peace, safety and security. The greeting of peace with which the people of Paradise will be met also comes from Him. This name expresses both Allah's perfection and the tranquility He grants to creation.

«He is Allah, the Pure (Al-Quddus), the Source of Peace (As-Salam), the Grantor of Security (Al-Mumin).»

Explanation

The source of peace and safety
The word "Salam" comes from the root "safety". Allah is free of every shortcoming, and true security, peace and tranquility come from Him. The Quran states of the people of Paradise, "Peace, a word from a Merciful Lord" (Surah Ya-Sin, 58).
The Muslim greeting of peace
Muslims greeting one another with "As-salamu alaykum" is connected to this name, meaning "may Allah's peace be upon you". This name teaches a person both to submit to Allah and to wish safety and security for others.

This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.

QuranSurah Al-Hashr, 23
This name appears among Allah's names in this verse.
QuranSurah Ya-Sin, 58
This verse states the greeting of peace that comes to the people of Paradise from Allah.
Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name As-Salam.

Other Names with closely connected meanings.

Common questions about this Name.

What does the name As-Salam mean?
"As-Salam" means Allah who is Himself free of every defect and who grants His servants peace, safety and security.
Is "As-salamu alaykum" connected to this name?
Yes. The Muslim greeting of peace means "may Allah's peace be upon you" and is connected to Allah's name "As-Salam".