Salih
SAH-leeh
Popularity
#4394
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
565
Peak Year
#28 in 2017
First Recorded
1973
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Salih is an Arabic name meaning "righteous", "pious" or "virtuous."
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Salih Muslim
Syrian Kurdish politician and former co-chair of PYD
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