Salam

The name Salam is suitable for both boys and girls and has its roots in Arabic. Translated into English, it means something like 'the peace' or 'the security'.

What does the name Salam mean?

Salam is a first name that is used for both men and women and originally comes from Arabic. The English translation is 'the peace' or 'the security'. The name is derived from the Arabic word salām (سَلَام) or salāma (سلام), which means 'security', 'peace', and 'well-being'. In colloquial Persian, this expression is also used as a greeting, similar to 'hello'. There are also variants such as Salama and Salamu. A related meaning can be found in Hebrew with the word 'Shalom', which also means 'peace'.

Where does the name Salam come from?

The name Salam is of Arabic origin and is used for both men and women. The meaning is 'the peace'. The etymology comes from the Arabic terms salām or sālama, which mean security, peace, and well-being.

How do you pronounce Salam?

The sound and pronunciation of Salam are soft and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Sa-lam' [saˈlaːm] and begins with an open A sound. The second syllable contains a long A, giving the name a certain expansiveness. The final M provides a gentle, rounded finish, making Salam overall calm and harmonious – warm, melodic, and balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Salam is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2011 at 1,564th place. In the last ten years, Salam has been given as a first name around 80 times, which places it at 2,666th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,846th.

Nicknames & pet names

Salli

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Famous people

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