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Salman

SAHL-mahn

Popularity

#2067

falling

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

1

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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Personality Traits

FriendlyLoyalProtectiveGenerous

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