Name meaning
Salima
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəli
A healthy, sound woman with a flawless heart.
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Name meaning and origin
Salima is a name of Arabic origin and is the feminine form of the word səlim, meaning safety, purity, and soundness. The root is also used with the meaning of a heart that is free of flaw and pure, and is often recalled in Islamic literature through the phrase qəlbi səlim (a sound heart).
The name exists in Azerbaijan in parallel with its masculine form Salim, and parents choose it for a girl wishing her health, inner purity, and a good disposition. With its simple pronunciation and clear meaning, it remains among the names still in use today.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Selima, Salima
- Pronunciation
- sæ.li.ˈmæ
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Salima?
Salima means a woman who is healthy, sound, flawless, and pure of heart.Is the name Salima mentioned in the Quran?
The name Salima itself does not appear in the Quran, but the word salim is used in the expression “qalbun salim” (a sound heart) in Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:89).Is Salima a boy or a girl name?
Salima is a girl name.