👧 Salma — Name Meaning & Origin

Salma

“Safe; Peaceful”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginArabic
ReligionMuslim
Used inIndia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, Western Sahara
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters5 · starts with S
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Salma?

Salma means "Safe; Peaceful" (Arabic origin).

Is Salma a boy or girl name?

Salma is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Salma from?

Salma is used as a Muslim name in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, Western Sahara.

What is the lucky number for Salma?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Salma adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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