Salam
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Salam is a unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “"Peace" in Arabic. It is used in the common greeting "As-salamu alaykum", meaning "Peace be upon you".”. It currently ranks #17190 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1993.
What Salam Means
“"Peace" in Arabic. It is used in the common greeting "As-salamu alaykum", meaning "Peace be upon you".”
The Story of Salam
This name carries the weight of a universal greeting, a whispered wish for peace that you can bestow upon your child, right now.
Salam is an Arabic word with a profound meaning: 'Peace.' It forms the root of the common greeting 'As-salamu alaykum,' meaning 'Peace be upon you.' This name has a deep historical and cultural resonance, traveling through centuries of Arabic-speaking cultures as a foundational concept and a cherished wish.
To utter 'Salam' is to invoke a sense of profound calm and universal goodwill. When you write 'Salam' on your child's name tag, you are not just marking ownership, but bestowing a blessing of peace. It is a name that carries the gentle warmth of connection, a reminder of the quiet strength found in kindness.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
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Peak Year
#20 in 1993
Total Births
388
First Recorded
1985
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