Boy name
Saleh name meaning
“good, virtuous, righteous”
Saleh means “good,” “virtuous,” or “righteous.” It is a Latin-alphabet rendering of Arabic Ṣāliḥ and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Salih is its Turkish counterpart. The prophet Salih, named in the Quran, provides a historical and textual association shared by both spellings of the name.
What does Saleh mean?
Good, virtuous, righteous
In Turkish: iyi, erdemli, doğru davranan
Saleh is an international spelling of the prophet's name known as Salih in Turkish. The Quran contains both the prophet's name and related expressions of goodness and righteousness. It shares a root with Salah and Saliha; its meaning includes soundness and suitability as well as moral goodness.
Origin of the name Saleh
Saleh is a Latin-script form of Arabic Ṣāliḥ, corresponding to Turkish Salih. The source adjective means good, sound or righteous.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Saleh in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · صالحا · 7:73Saleh represents the Arabic name Ṣāliḥ, which occurs in the Quran as the name of a prophet. |
| Starts with | S · Sa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Saleh
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saleh/ |
| Arabic | صالح |
Is Saleh a boy’s name?
Yes, Saleh is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Saleh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Saleh
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
FAQ about the name Saleh
What is the meaning of Saleh?
Saleh means “good, virtuous, righteous”. Saleh is a Latin-script form of Arabic Ṣāliḥ, corresponding to Turkish Salih. The source adjective means good, sound or righteous.
Is Saleh a boy’s name?
Yes, Saleh is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Saleh in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Saleh represents the Arabic name Ṣāliḥ, which occurs in the Quran as the name of a prophet. (e.g.: 7:73)
What is the origin of the name Saleh?
Saleh is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Saleh have?
Saleh has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Saleh?
Saleh does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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