Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Safe, Name of a Friend of Ali, Peaceable
Pronunciation: sahl-mahn, /ˈsælmən/, S AE M AH N
Popularity Rank: #816
The name Salman is of Arabic origin and means 'safe' or 'secure'. It is a common name in the Muslim world and is also associated with being peaceful and free from harm.
The name Salman is of Arabic origin and means Safe, Name of a Friend of Ali, Peaceable. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Salman is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: sahl-mahn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsælmən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE M AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Salman is recorded 75,779 times globally, ranking it as the 816th most common name worldwide.
Salman is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 30,543 occurrences, making it the 66th most popular name in the country.
In Saudi Arabia, the name Salman is found among 1 in every 95 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #66 | 1 : 95 |
| United Arab Emirates | #84 | 1 : 174 |
| India | #122 | 1 : 165 |
| Kuwait | #61 | 1 : 187 |
| Oman | #154 | 1 : 234 |
| Bangladesh | #111 | 1 : 180 |
| Bahrain | #19 | 1 : 100 |
| Morocco | #701 | 1 : 420 |
| Iraq | #891 | 1 : 634 |
| Qatar | #78 | 1 : 248 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Salman from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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