Selam
Selam is a Muslim girl name meaning “Peace”.
| Meaning | Peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Amharic / Tigrinya (Semitic, cognate of Arabic Salām) |
| Written as | ሰላም |
| Pronunciation | seh-LAHM |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Selam
Selam is the Amharic and Tigrinya word for peace, a Semitic cognate of the Arabic salām and Hebrew shalom. In Ethiopia and Eritrea it is a popular girls' name, mostly among Christian families, though it is also given by some Muslims there. In Turkish and Bosnian, selam is the everyday word for the Islamic greeting.
Is Selam a Muslim name?
Selam means 'peace', like the Arabic Salam. As a given name it is mostly Ethiopian and Eritrean and is used by both Christians and Muslims; Salam or Salama are the Arabic Islamic forms.
Where is the name Selam used?
Common as a girls' name in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selam mean?
Selam means 'Peace'. It comes from Amharic / Tigrinya (Semitic, cognate of Arabic Salām).
Is Selam a Muslim name?
Selam means 'peace', like the Arabic Salam. As a given name it is mostly Ethiopian and Eritrean and is used by both Christians and Muslims; Salam or Salama are the Arabic Islamic forms.
How do you pronounce Selam?
Selam is pronounced seh-LAHM.