Salimata
sa-LEE-mah-tah
Salimata is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “Salimata is a West African name, often found in Mali. It is a variation of Salima, meaning 'safe' or 'peaceful' in Arabic.”. It currently ranks #10112 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2008.
What Salimata Means
“Salimata is a West African name, often found in Mali. It is a variation of Salima, meaning 'safe' or 'peaceful' in Arabic.”
The Story of Salimata
She carries the promise of peace and safety, a gentle guardian in a world that needs her light.
Salimata is a resonant West African name, often found in Mali, a variation of the Arabic Salima. It means 'safe' and 'peaceful,' evoking a sense of deep security and calm.
For your daughter, Salimata, this name suggests a spirit of profound peace and innate kindness. You see her as a protective presence, someone who brings comfort and reassurance to all she encounters.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#11 in 2008
Total Births
187
First Recorded
1996
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