Salam
Meaning of Salam
The name Salam is a unisex name with Hebrew and Arabic origins. In Hebrew, it is pronounced as SAH-lahm (/sɑːˈlɑm/), while in Arabic, it is pronounced as suh-LAHM (/səˈlɑm/). The name Salama is also a variation of Salam.
In the United States, the name Salam has been given to a small number of newborns over the years. While it hasn't ranked highly in popularity, it remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for a multicultural and gender-neutral name for their child.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as SAH-lahm (/sɑːˈlɑm/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as suh-LAHM (/səˈlɑm/)
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Notable People Named Salam
| Salam Fayyad is a prominent Jordanian-Palestinian politician who has held positions as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority and the finance minister. |
| Salam Pax, also known as Salam Abdulmunem, gained worldwide fame as a blogger during and after the 2003 invasion of Iraq with his site "Where is Raed?" |
| Salam Shaker Ali Dad is a former Iraqi professional footballer who played for Al-Talaba and represented the Iraq national football team until 2016, notably participating in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. |
| Salam Rinaroy Devi is an Indian footballer who plays as a forward for Eastern Sporting Union and has represented the India women's national team. |
| Salam Mohamed Abdul Salam is a Bangladeshi swimmer who competed in the men's 100 metre butterfly at the 1988 Summer Olympics, finishing in 48th place. |
