Salah
Meaning of Salah
Salah is a unisex name of Arabic origin. In Arabic, it is pronounced as sah-LAH (/sæˈlɑː/), and in Egyptian Arabic, it is also pronounced as sah-LAH (/sæˈlɑːh/). The name has variations such as Salih.
Salah has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1972. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. In recent years, there have been around 25-49 occurrences of the name per year, with a ranking ranging from 2625 to 4104.
The name Salah carries various positive associations. It can be seen as a reflection of righteousness and virtue due to its etymological connection to the Arabic word "salih," which means "virtuous" or "pious." Additionally, Salah holds significance in Islamic culture as the term used for ritual prayer performed by Muslims.
Whether chosen for its cultural or linguistic significance, Salah is an elegant and meaningful choice for parents seeking a unique name with deep roots.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as sah-LAH (/sæˈlɑː/)
Egyptian Arabic
- Pronunced as sah-LAH (/sæˈlɑːh/)
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Notable People Named Salah
| Salah al-Din al-Bitar was a Syrian politician and co-founder of the Arab Baʿth Party, who later served as prime minister in several early Ba'athist governments in Syria. |
| Salah Choudhury - Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury is a Bangladeshi journalist and editor known for facing various criminal charges. |
| Salah Ben Youssef was a prominent Tunisian politician and a key figure in the Tunisian national movement. |
| Salah Taher (1911–2007) was a renowned Egyptian painter. |
| Salah Bashir Marghani is a Libyan jurist who served as the justice minister in the post-civil war government of Libya. |
| Salah Abdel Moamen - Salah Mohammad Abdel Moamen, also known as Momen, served as Egypt's minister of agriculture and lands reclamation from 2012 to 2013. |
| Salah Bouzrara is a French professional footballer known for his position as a forward. |
