Saliou
Saliou is a Muslim boy name meaning “Righteous, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Righteous, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Wolof/Fula form of Arabic Salih |
| Arabic spelling | صالح |
| Pronunciation | sah-LEE-oo |
| Arabic root | ص ل ح (ṣ-l-ḥ) — to be righteous, sound |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Saliou
Saliou is the Senegalese form of Ṣāliḥ, 'righteous', the name of the Prophet sent to the people of Thamūd. In Senegal it is especially loved because of Serigne Saliou Mbacké, a son of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba and the fifth Caliph of the Mouride brotherhood, which made it a frequent name in Mouride families.
Is Saliou a Muslim name?
Yes. Saliou is a Muslim name, the Senegalese form of Ṣāliḥ, the name of a Prophet and meaning 'righteous'.
Is Saliou in the Quran?
The Prophet Salih is named in the Quran: 'And to Thamud We sent their brother Salih' (Quran 7:73).
Where is the name Saliou used?
Very common in Senegal and the Gambia, particularly in Mouride families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saliou mean?
Saliou means 'Righteous, virtuous'. It comes from Wolof/Fula form of Arabic Salih.
Is Saliou a Muslim name?
Yes. Saliou is a Muslim name, the Senegalese form of Ṣāliḥ, the name of a Prophet and meaning 'righteous'.
How do you write Saliou in Arabic?
Saliou is written صالح in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Saliou?
Saliou is pronounced sah-LEE-oo.
Is Saliou mentioned in the Quran?
The Prophet Salih is named in the Quran: 'And to Thamud We sent their brother Salih' (Quran 7:73).