Salima
sah-LEE-mah
The Story of Salima
This Arabic name, meaning 'peaceful' and 'safe,' offers a sanctuary of tranquility, a name that was waiting to bring you comfort.
Salima is an elegant name with deep Arabic roots, signifying 'safe,' 'peaceful,' 'healthy,' or 'flawless.' It embodies a sense of well-being and inner harmony, a concept cherished in Arab cultures. The name has a long and respected history, associated with qualities of serenity and purity.
To speak 'Salima' is to breathe a sigh of relief, a name that carries an immediate sense of calm and security. When you write this name for your daughter, perhaps on a peaceful nursery wall, you are invoking a promise of health and safety. It is a name for a child whose very presence will be a source of comfort and a testament to inner peace.
What It Means
“Salima is an Arabic name meaning 'safe,' 'peaceful,' 'healthy,' or 'flawless'. It represents tranquility and well-being.”
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#22 in 2018
Total Births
580
First Recorded
1969
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