Saleem
Meaning of Saleem
Saleem is a male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as sah-LEEM (/sɑˈliːm/). The name has variations such as Salim. Saleem has been used for newborns in the United States of America for many years, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has ranked between 2200 and 3000 in terms of occurrences. Saleem carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural richness due to its Arabic roots, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinct name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as sah-LEEM (/sɑˈliːm/)
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Notable People Named Saleem
| Syed Saleem Shahzad was a prominent Pakistani investigative journalist known for his work with leading European and Asian media outlets. |
| Noel Dias, also known as Saleem Raza, was a renowned Pakistani playback singer known for his classical training and melancholic songs, whose career declined in the late 1950s, leading him to leave the industry and eventually pass away in Canada in 1983. |
| Saleem Malik is a former Pakistani cricketer known for his strong batting and effective off break bowling, but also for being the first international cricketer to be banned for match fixing. |
| Saleem Safi is a prominent Pakistani journalist and talk show host known for his expertise in foreign policy, terrorism, and regional conflicts, and he hosts the popular Urdu talk show Jirga on Geo News. |
| Saleem Haddad is a multi-talented individual of Iraqi-German and Palestinian-Lebanese heritage, known for his work as an author, filmmaker, and aid worker, with his debut novel Guapa being published in 2016. |
| Saleem Abdul Rasheed is a former American and Canadian football linebacker. |
| Saleem Sarang is an Indian politician from Maharashtra, affiliated with the Nationalist Congress Party, and currently serves as the National General Secretary of the party's minority department. |
| Saleem Shahzad, also known as Syed Saleem Ul Haque, was a Pakistani politician linked to the MQM. |
| Saleem Yousuf is a former Pakistani international cricketer known for his wicketkeeping skills and memorable performances in Test matches and One Day Internationals. |
| Saleem Raza is a former Pakistani-born cricketer who played for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team, known for his standout performance in the 1996 World Cup. |
| Saleem Sherwani is a former field hockey goalkeeper from Pakistan who won silver at the 1972 Summer Olympics and bronze at the 1976 Summer Olympics. |
| Saleem Javed, a Pakistani pop singer born in Hyderabad, Pakistan, gained fame in the 1980s and is known for starting the trend of remixing old songs with new instrumentation and improvisation. |
| Saleem Badar is a former international cricket umpire from Pakistan who officiated in five Test matches and 29 ODI games between 1988 and 2002. |
| Saleem Sherwani, a former field hockey player from Pakistan, achieved a gold medal with the Men's National Hockey Team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. |
| Saleem Pervez was a Pakistani cricketer who played one ODI in 1980. |
