Arabic
Salma
سلمىSafe; unharmed
Girl namesMeaning of Salma
Safe; unharmed
Salma shares an Arabic root with words relating to safety and peace. Selma can also have a separate European history.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- س
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- SAL-ma
- Other spellings
- Selma
How to write and say Salma
- In Arabic
- سلمى
- In Latin letters
- Salma
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Salma?
- The recorded meaning is “Safe; unharmed.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare سلمى in Arabic with Salma in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Selma. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
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Questions about Salma
What does Salma mean?
Safe; unharmed
How do you write Salma in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are سلمى in Arabic and Salma in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Salma?
Our recorded alternatives are Selma. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Salma pronounced?
Our approximate guide is SAL-ma. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.