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Salma
Salma is a feminine name of Arabic origin, encompassing one who is comforting in their security. A variation of Salāma, Salma means "safety," "well-being," and "integrity"—qualities desired by many for those they love the most. Such self-assurance should be easily attained by any young Salma, sharing close acquaintance with the beautiful and charismatic actress Salma Hayek.
Arabic
Female
Name Story
Traits
- Graceful
- Compassionate
- Resilient
- Empathetic
Compatibility
Salma pairs well with names that are equally elegant and meaningful. It can be a great first name choice for a sibling set with names like Sofia, Amir, and Layla. As a middle name, Salma adds a touch of sophistication and depth to any combination. It also complements Arabic and Islamic cultural names beautifully.
Graceful
Compassionate
Resilient
Empathetic
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Salma Hayek
Actress
Born: September 2, 1966 · Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
Similar Names
Veronica
True image, she who brings happiness
Djuma
Roaring lion
Kaiden
Compassion, Warrior
Xavi
Of Xavier, the new house
Kwame
Born on Saturday, father of life
Nina
Little girl
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Salma Original form
- سلمى Arabic
- සල්මා Sinhala
- სალმა Georgian
- सल्मा Hindi
- Սալմա Armenian
- סלמה Hebrew
- Japanese
- Chinese (Mandarin)
Cultural Adaptations
- サルマ (Saruma) Japanese
- 莎尔玛 (Shā'ěrmǎ) Chinese (Mandarin)
Frequently Asked Questions about Salma
- What does Salma mean?
- Integrity, well being
- What is the origin of Salma?
- Salma has Arabic origins.
- Is Salma popular?
- Salma has been viewed 198 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Salma?
- Similar names include Veronica, Djuma, Kaiden, Xavi, Kwame.
- How do you pronounce Salma?
- Salma is pronounced SAHL-mah.
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