Selim
Selim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Safe, sound, whole”.
| Meaning | Safe, sound, whole |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Salim |
| Arabic spelling | سليم |
| Pronunciation | seh-LEEM |
| Arabic root | س ل م (s-l-m) — to be safe, sound |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Selim
Selim is the Turkish and Balkan form of the Arabic Salīm, meaning sound, safe and free of defect. Turkish vowel harmony turned the a into an e. The name was borne by several Ottoman sultans, most famously Selim I, and it remains common in Turkey and Bosnia.
Is Selim a Muslim name?
Yes. Selim is the Turkish form of the Arabic Muslim name Salim.
Is Selim in the Quran?
The Quran praises a 'sound heart': 'except one who comes to Allah with a sound heart (qalbin salīm)' (Quran 26:89).
Where is the name Selim used?
Common in Turkey, Bosnia, Albania and Kosovo.
Gifts with the name Selim
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Spellings and variants of Selim
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- Bosnian & Albanian Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selim mean?
Selim means 'Safe, sound, whole'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Salim.
Is Selim a Muslim name?
Yes. Selim is the Turkish form of the Arabic Muslim name Salim.
How do you write Selim in Arabic?
Selim is written سليم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Selim?
Selim is pronounced seh-LEEM.
Is Selim mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran praises a 'sound heart': 'except one who comes to Allah with a sound heart (qalbin salīm)' (Quran 26:89).