Salman
SAHL-mahn
Popularity
#2067
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
2,529
Peak Year
#143 in 2015
First Recorded
1974
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Salman is an Arabic name meaning 'safe,' 'secure,' or 'peaceful'. It also carries connotations of friendship and loyalty.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Salman Rushdie
British-Indian novelist and essayist
Salman Khan
Indian actor, film producer and television personality
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