Girl name
Eslem name meaning
“safer; more sound or secure”
Eslem means safer or more sound and secure. It is connected with the Arabic comparative adjective aslam, from the root expressing soundness and well-being, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Related names include Selim and Selamet; the similarly written verb aslama is a separate grammatical form.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Eslem mean?
Safer; more sound or secure
In Turkish: daha güvenli; daha esen
One plausible linguistic explanation of Eslem is the Arabic comparative expressing greater safety or soundness. The same unvowelled letters can represent a differently pronounced verb meaning “to submit.” These readings should be kept separate; Selim and Selamet belong to the same wider root family.
How popular is Eslem?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Best rank
- 8.2020
- Trend (2018–2025)
- last listed in 2024
- Province lists
- 80provinces
Babies named Eslem each year
Show as a table
| Year | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 24 | 2,741 |
| 2019 | 16 | 3,698 |
| 2020 | 8 | 4,154 |
| 2021 | 13 | 3,457 |
| 2022 | 16 | 3,048 |
| 2023 | 13 | 3,062 |
| 2024 | 26 | 2,455 |
| 2025 | – | – |
In the missing years the name was outside the national top 30.
Where is Eslem in the top 30?
80 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Eslem
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Eslem popular?
Eslem combines meanings of safety and well-being with a simple, two-syllable sound that can feel modern. It rises quickly at first, then fluctuates downward and leaves the top thirty in the final year.
Origin of the name Eslem
Eslem probably reflects Arabic aslam, a comparative adjective meaning “safer” or “more sound.” It comes from the s-l-m root and should be distinguished from the similarly written verb aslama.
Double names with Eslem
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Eslem Çoban
Meaning of each name
- Eslem: safer; more sound or secure
- Çoban: shepherd; person tending grazing animals
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Zilan Eslem
Meaning of each name
- Zilan: Name of the Zilan River and valley
- Eslem: safer; more sound or secure
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Eslem Olga
Meaning of each name
- Eslem: safer; more sound or secure
- Olga: holy, blessed
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Zümra Eslem
Meaning of each name
- Zümra: Group, community, company
- Eslem: safer; more sound or secure
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Eslem Halet
Meaning of each name
- Eslem: safer; more sound or secure
- Halet: a state or condition; a mood
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Zerda Eslem
Meaning of each name
- Zerda: Yellow, golden yellow
- Eslem: safer; more sound or secure
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Elif Eslem, Eslem Nur, Zeynep Eslem, Eslem Sare, Eslem Lina, Eslem Hüma.
How to pronounce Eslem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eslem/ |
| Arabic | أسلم |
Is Eslem a girl’s name?
Yes, Eslem is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Eslem appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Eşlem
Names that sound like Eslem
Names with related meanings
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Firdevs♀Paradise
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Esen♀Healthy, safe and sound, well
- Asude♀Peaceful, tranquil
- Saadet♀Happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Leyan♀Gentleness
- Sakine♀Calm, still
- Ferah♀Joy, relief, ease of heart
Famous people named Eslem
- Eslem Öztürk · b. 1997
- Eslem Akar · b. 1998
- Eslem Güler · b. 2006
- Eslem Yılmaz · b. 2007
- Eslem Kılıç · b. 2010
FAQ about the name Eslem
What is the meaning of Eslem?
Eslem means “safer; more sound or secure”. Eslem probably reflects Arabic aslam, a comparative adjective meaning “safer” or “more sound.” It comes from the s-l-m root and should be distinguished from the similarly written verb aslama.
Is Eslem a girl’s name?
Yes, Eslem is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Eslem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Eslem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Eslem?
Eslem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Eslem have?
Eslem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Eslem?
Eslem appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Eslem?
Other spellings: Eşlem.
What names go well with Eslem?
Some ideas: Eslem Çoban; Zilan Eslem; Eslem Olga.
Famous people named Eslem?
Notable people named Eslem include Eslem Öztürk, Eslem Akar, Eslem Güler.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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