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Salah

SAH-lah

Salah is a unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “From Arabic, meaning 'righteousness', 'goodness', or 'peace'.”. It currently ranks #4743 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginArabic

What Salah Means

From Arabic, meaning 'righteousness', 'goodness', or 'peace'.

The Story of Salah

In the heart of Arabic tradition, this name signifies righteousness and peace, a profound intention for the child you are bringing into the world.

Salah originates from Arabic, embodying virtues like 'righteousness,' 'goodness,' and 'peace.' This name has deep spiritual resonance within Islamic culture, referring to the obligatory ritual prayers performed five times daily. It has traveled across the Middle East and North Africa, cherished for its moral weight and its connection to divine harmony, becoming a widely respected given name.

Saying 'Salah' feels like a quiet affirmation, a settling of the spirit. It’s a name that carries an inherent sense of calm and integrity, perfect for the child you envision growing into a beacon of kindness. When you write it on a card, your hand will move with a sense of purpose, as if you are imbuing your child with the very essence of peace and goodness you wish for her.

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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mohamed Salah

    Egyptian professional football player

Personality Traits

HonestKindPeacefulWise

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Peak Year

#62 in 2024

Total Births

1,127

First Recorded

1972

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