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Salam

sah-LAHM

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.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginArabic

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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Gender Split

Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

PeacefulKindGentleFriendly

Peak Year

#20 in 1993

Total Births

388

First Recorded

1985

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