Salem
SAY-ləm
Popularity
#430
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
10,058
Peak Year
#1,174 in 2023
First Recorded
1912
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Salem has roots in both Hebrew and Arabic. In Hebrew, 'Shalom' (of which Salem is a variant) means 'peace'. In Arabic, Salem means 'safe' or 'secure'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Salem Al Fakir
Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician.
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