Salimah

Meaning of Salimah

Salimah is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has Arabic origins and is pronounced as sah-LEE-mah (/sɑˈliːmə/). The name Salimah is derived from the Arabic word "salima," which means "peaceful" or "flawless." It carries positive associations of tranquility, serenity, and beauty. Despite being less common in recent years, Salimah has a long history of usage. It appeared in the United States data for newborn names as early as 1969 and has maintained a steady presence since then. The name's popularity peaked in 1998 when it ranked 13th among newborn girls' names. Salimah offers parents the opportunity to give their daughter an elegant and culturally rich name with deep meaning.

Pronunciation

Arabic

  • Pronunced as sah-LEE-mah (/sɑˈliːmə/)

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Notable People Named Salimah

Salimah Ali is an American contemporary photographer known for her work in portraiture, documentary photography, and photojournalism.
Salimah Aga Khan, also known as Begum Salimah Aga Khan, is a former fashion model and the ex-wife of the 49th Ismaili Shia Imam, Prince Karim Aga Khan.
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