Saliha
Fact sheet
- Name
- Saliha
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Saliha is the feminine counterpart of the Arabic name Salih and means 'the pious' or 'the virtuous.' The name is derived from the Arabic term ṣāliḥ (صالح), which means 'pious, virtuous, righteous.' Since Salih is the name of a prophet in Islam, the feminine form Saliha is particularly common in Arab and Muslim culture.
What does the name Saliha mean?
The name Saliha represents the feminine form of the Arabic Salih and means 'the pious' or 'the virtuous.' It originates from the Arabic word ṣāliḥ (صالح), which means 'pious, virtuous, righteous.' Since Salih is a prophet in Islam, the name Saliha is especially found in Arab and Muslim communities. Another variant of the name is Saleha. Among the well-known bearers of the name are the German-Turkish entrepreneur Saliha 'Sally' Özcan and the Turkish-German writer Saliha Scheinhardt.
Where does the name Saliha come from?
The origin of the name Saliha is Arabic, and it means 'the pious' or 'the virtuous.' The Arabic term ṣāliḥ (صالح) stands for pious, virtuous, and righteous. The languages in which this name occurs are Arabic, Muslim, and Turkish.
How do you pronounce Saliha?
The pronunciation of Saliha is three syllables and gentle. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Sa-li-ha' [zaˈliːha] or [saˈliːha]. The long 'i' in the middle syllable gives the sound a brightness, while the breathy sound at the end gives the name an airy quality. This makes Saliha sound soft, balanced, and harmonious, which makes the name appear friendly and feminine.
Popularity
In Germany, the first name Saliha enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,198th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best placement Saliha achieved was in 2015, when it reached 576th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 490 times, which places it 858th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 897th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lia / Sale / Sali / Salis / Salisch / Sally / Saloş / Sasa
Similar first names
Famous people
- Saliha Özcan (teacher/Youtuber)
- Saliha Scheinhardt (German writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Saliha
What does the name Saliha mean?
The name Saliha means 'the pious' or 'the virtuous' and is the feminine form of the Arabic name Salih.
Where does the name Saliha come from?
Saliha has Arabic roots and is common in Arab as well as Muslim communities. Its origin lies in the Arabic word ṣāliḥ, which means 'pious' or 'righteous.'
How popular is the name Saliha?
Saliha is particularly common in Arab and Muslim cultures but is also gaining popularity in other countries, such as Germany.