Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Peace, Peaceful, Peach
Pronunciation: suh-lahm, /səˈlɑm/, S AA L AA M
Popularity Rank: #1,409
Derived from the Arabic word for 'peace', Salam conveys a sense of tranquility, harmony, and goodwill. It is often used as a greeting by Muslims around the world.
The name Salam is of Arabic origin and means Peace, Peaceful, Peach. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Salam is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Morocco, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: suh-lahm
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /səˈlɑm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AA L AA M
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Salam is recorded 47,345 times globally, ranking it as the 1,409th most common name worldwide.
Salam is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 8,078 occurrences, making it the 363th most popular name in the country.
In Lebanon, the name Salam is found among 1 in every 105 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #363 | 1 : 358 |
| Iraq | #279 | 1 : 189 |
| Morocco | #451 | 1 : 238 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #281 | 1 : 161 |
| United Arab Emirates | #188 | 1 : 323 |
| Lebanon | #132 | 1 : 105 |
| Oman | #258 | 1 : 377 |
| Kuwait | #184 | 1 : 412 |
| Algeria | #908 | 1 : 875 |
| Jordan | #383 | 1 : 236 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Salam from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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