سليم

Slim

boyArabic, Tunisian form of Salim

Slim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Safe, sound; whole-hearted”.

MeaningSafe, sound; whole-hearted
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Tunisian form of Salim
Arabic spellingسليم
PronunciationSLEEM
Arabic rootس ل م (s-l-m) — safety, soundness
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Slim

Slim is the Tunisian and Algerian short pronunciation of Salīm, safe and sound, free of faults. It has nothing to do with the English word slim. The Quran speaks of the qalb salīm, a sound heart, as what benefits a person on the Day of Judgement.

Is Slim a Muslim name?

Yes. Slim is the Tunisian form of Salim, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'safe and sound'.

Is Slim in the Quran?

'Except one who comes to Allah with a sound heart' (Quran 26:89).

Where is the name Slim used?

Common in Tunisia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Slim mean?

Slim means 'Safe, sound; whole-hearted'. It comes from Arabic, Tunisian form of Salim.

Is Slim a Muslim name?

Yes. Slim is the Tunisian form of Salim, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'safe and sound'.

How do you write Slim in Arabic?

Slim is written سليم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Slim?

Slim is pronounced SLEEM.

Is Slim mentioned in the Quran?

'Except one who comes to Allah with a sound heart' (Quran 26:89).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.