Boy name
Salih name meaning
“good, virtuous, righteous”
Salih means good, virtuous, or righteous. It comes from Arabic ṣāliḥ, associated with goodness, soundness, and right conduct, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The prophet Salih, named in the Quran, provides a concrete textual association, while the expression salih amel preserves the word’s connection with good deeds.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Salih mean?
Good, virtuous, righteous
In Turkish: iyi, erdemli, doğru davranan
Salih is both an adjective expressing moral goodness and the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran. In religious language, salih amel refers to good and beneficial deeds. Saliha is its feminine counterpart, while Salah and Salahattin belong to the same Arabic root family.
How popular is Salih?
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.
- Province lists
- 46provinces
Where is Salih in the top 30?
46 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Salih
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 Salih popular?
Salih conveys goodness and virtue, giving it a positive meaning. Its association with the prophet Salih also lends it a longstanding religious connection.
Origin of the name Salih
From Arabic ṣāliḥ, meaning good, sound or righteous. It derives from the Arabic root associated with goodness and being in a proper state.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is Salih in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · صالحا · 7:73, 11:61Salih occurs in the Quran as the name of the prophet sent to Thamud; the word also functions as an ordinary adjective. |
| 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.
Double names with Salih
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Salih Hüseyin
Meaning of each name
- Salih: good, virtuous, righteous
- Hüseyin: little beautiful one; lovely one
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Berat Salih
Meaning of each name
- Berat: absolution, deliverance; official patent
- Salih: good, virtuous, righteous
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Salih Muhit
Meaning of each name
- Salih: good, virtuous, righteous
- Muhit: encompassing, surrounding; surroundings
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Taha Salih
Meaning of each name
- Taha: letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Salih: good, virtuous, righteous
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Salih Yuzarsif
Meaning of each name
- Salih: good, virtuous, righteous
- Yuzarsif: A name given to Joseph in narratives
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Haşim Salih
Meaning of each name
- Haşim: one who breaks or crumbles bread
- Salih: good, virtuous, righteous
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Salih, Ömer Salih, Mehmet Salih, Salih Efe, Ahmet Salih, Muhammet Salih.
How to pronounce Salih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /salih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صالح |
Is Salih a boy’s name?
Yes, Salih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Salih appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Salih
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Salih
- Salih Özcan · b. 1998
- Salih Uçan · b. 1994
- Salih Hulusi Kezrak · b. 1864
- Salih Bademci · b. 1984
- Salih Dursun · b. 1991
- Salih Bozok · b. 1881
- Salih Mirzabeyoğlu · b. 1950
- Salih Korkmaz · b. 1997
- Salih Omurtak · b. 1889
- Salih Yoluç · b. 1985
- Salih Yıldız · b. 2001
- Salih Altın · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Salih
What is the meaning of Salih?
Salih means “good, virtuous, righteous”. From Arabic ṣāliḥ, meaning good, sound or righteous. It derives from the Arabic root associated with goodness and being in a proper state.
Is Salih a boy’s name?
Yes, Salih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Salih in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Salih occurs in the Quran as the name of the prophet sent to Thamud; the word also functions as an ordinary adjective. (e.g.: 7:73, 11:61)
What is the origin of the name Salih?
Salih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Salih have?
Salih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Salih?
Salih appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Salih?
Some ideas: Salih Hüseyin; Berat Salih; Salih Muhit.
Famous people named Salih?
Notable people named Salih include Salih Özcan, Salih Uçan, Salih Hulusi Kezrak.
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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