Salaam
Salaam is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Peace, safety”.
| Meaning | Peace, safety |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سلام |
| Pronunciation | sa-LAAM |
| Arabic root | س ل م (s-l-m) — to be safe, at peace |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Salaam
Salaam is a spelling of Arabic salām, peace and safety. Al-Salām is one of the names of God, the Source of Peace, and salām is the greeting of Muslims and of the people of Paradise. As a personal name it is used for both boys and girls in the Arab world; the Companion ʿAbdullāh ibn Salām carried it as his father's name.
Is Salaam a Muslim name?
Yes. Salaam is an Arabic Muslim name meaning peace, related to al-Salām, one of the names of God.
Is Salaam in the Quran?
The Quran describes the Night of Decree: 'Peace (salām) it is, until the emergence of dawn' (Quran 97:5).
Where is the name Salaam used?
Used in the Levant, Iraq and Egypt for both sexes; also found as a surname.
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Spellings and variants of Salaam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salaam mean?
Salaam means 'Peace, safety'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Salaam a Muslim name?
Yes. Salaam is an Arabic Muslim name meaning peace, related to al-Salām, one of the names of God.
How do you write Salaam in Arabic?
Salaam is written سلام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Salaam?
Salaam is pronounced sa-LAAM.
Is Salaam mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran describes the Night of Decree: 'Peace (salām) it is, until the emergence of dawn' (Quran 97:5).