Salma
سلمىSafe; unharmed
Girl namesMeaning of Salma
Safe; unharmed
About the name Salma
Salma comes from an Arabic root connected with safety and describes someone safe from harm. Selma looks similar but may also belong to a separate European name tradition. If the intended name is سلمى, choose a Latin spelling that matches your family’s pronunciation and records.
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?
- Its Arabic meaning is clear — safety — without implying a promise about the child’s future.
- Comparing Salma and Selma helps distinguish the intended Arabic name from similar-looking names with other histories.
- Say سلمى with the family name, then keep one spelling across school and official records.
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.
Do Salma and Selma always have the same origin?
Not necessarily. Selma can be used for Arabic سلمى, but it also has other histories. The intended language matters when explaining the meaning.