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GirlPronounced Arabic /ˈsal.maː/Arabic language family

Salma

A name meaning "safe".

Quick answer

Salma is a girl name meaning "safe".

Pronunciation: Arabic /ˈsal.maː/.

GenderGirl
Meaningsafe
PronunciationArabic /ˈsal.maː/
Language familyArabic

Meaning and history

The name means "safe" in Arabic, derived from سلم ( salima ) meaning "to be safe".

Notes and context

Usage: arabic, urdu, bengali, indonesian | Arabic: سلمى; Urdu: سلمیٰ; Bengali: সালমা