Salih
Meaning of Salih
Salih is a male name with origins in both Turkish and Arabic. In Turkish, it is pronounced as sah-LEE (/saˈli/), while in Arabic, it is also pronounced as sah-LEE (/sɑˈli/). The name has variations such as Saleh. Salih carries various associations and meanings, including "good," "virtuous," or "pious." It has been steadily used for newborn boys in the United States of America, with fluctuations in popularity over the years. In recent times, it has maintained a moderate level of usage, ranking around 4000-6000 in terms of occurrence.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as sah-LEE (/saˈli/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as sah-LEE (/sɑˈli/)
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Notable People Named Salih
| Abu Ali Salih ibn Mirdas, also known as Asad al-Dawla, founded the Mirdasid dynasty and served as the emir of Aleppo from 1025 until his passing in May 1029, with his descendants ruling Aleppo for the following fifty years. |
| Salih Uçan is a Turkish professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Beşiktaş and the Turkey national team. |
| Salih Ashmawi (1910–1983) was an Egyptian political figure and a prominent member of the Muslim Brotherhood, known for his editorial work on publications like Al Dawa and Al Nadhir. |
| Salih Uyar, a Turkish citizen, was detained in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp and repatriated on April 18, 2005. |
| Salih Bademci is a Turkish actor known for his work in television and film. |
| Salih Çetinkaya is a Turkish politician from the Justice and Development Party, serving as a Member of Parliament for Kırşehir since 2015. |
| Salih Šehović was a Bosnian professional footballer known for his career as a forward, primarily playing for FK Sarajevo. |
