Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Clean, sound, safe, Happy, Peaceful, Safe, Sound
Pronunciation: sah-leem, /ˈsɑːlɪm/, S AE L IH M
Popularity Rank: #381
Salim is of Arabic origin and means 'clean, sound, safe'. It is also a common given name in many Muslim-majority countries.
The name Salim is of Arabic origin and means Clean, sound, safe, Happy, Peaceful, Safe, Sound, Tranquillity, Another Name for God, Perfect, Healthy, Secure, Free. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Salim is commonly found in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and 92 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: sah-leem
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɑːlɪm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE L IH M
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Salim is recorded 143,300 times globally, ranking it as the 381th most common name worldwide.
Salim is most prevalent in Algeria, with 33,945 occurrences, making it the 21th most popular name in the country.
In Algeria, the name Salim is found among 1 in every 39 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | #21 | 1 : 39 |
| Saudi Arabia | #118 | 1 : 153 |
| Morocco | #196 | 1 : 85 |
| Oman | #15 | 1 : 55 |
| Turkey | #322 | 1 : 96 |
| Tunisia | #124 | 1 : 73 |
| France | #476 | 1 : 189 |
| United Arab Emirates | #85 | 1 : 176 |
| Bangladesh | #74 | 1 : 150 |
| Kuwait | #82 | 1 : 225 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Salim from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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