What is the origin of the name Selima?

Selima is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Selima?

Selima is pronounced seh-LEE-muh.

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GirlArabic

Selima

seh-LEE-muh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 1977

First Recorded

1974

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Can be derived from Arabic, meaning 'peaceful' or 'safe'. Also a variant of Salome, of Hebrew origin.

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Sel Lima Seli

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Sel Lima Seli

Spelling Variations

Salima Selimah Selma

Similar Names

Salome Serena Samira Sofia

Personality Traits

PeacefulCalmGentleKind

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