تسليمة

Taslimah

girlArabic, South Asian usage

Taslimah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Greeting of peace; submission”.

MeaningGreeting of peace; submission
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, South Asian usage
Arabic spellingتسليمة
Pronunciationtas-LEE-mah
Arabic rootس ل م (s-l-m) — peace, submission
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Taslimah

Taslimah is a spelling of Taslīma, a feminine name built on taslīm, which means both 'submission' to God and the 'salutation of peace' that ends the prayer. It is used mainly in Bangladesh and India; Tasleema is the usual Urdu spelling. The Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin is a well-known modern bearer of the name.

Is Taslimah a Muslim name?

Yes. Taslimah is an Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning 'greeting of peace' or 'submission'.

Where is the name Taslimah used?

Used mainly in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Taslimah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Taslimah mean?

Taslimah means 'Greeting of peace; submission'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian usage.

Is Taslimah a Muslim name?

Yes. Taslimah is an Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning 'greeting of peace' or 'submission'.

How do you write Taslimah in Arabic?

Taslimah is written تسليمة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Taslimah?

Taslimah is pronounced tas-LEE-mah.

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