Boy name
Salim name meaning
“healthy, safe, unharmed”
Salim means “healthy,” “safe,” or “unharmed.” It comes from Arabic sālim, a word expressing soundness and freedom from harm. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name belongs to the same Arabic root family as Selim and Selamet, providing a clear connection with other names associated with well-being.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Salim mean?
Healthy, safe, unharmed
In Turkish: sağlıklı, esen, zarar görmemiş
Salim combines safety from danger with the idea of remaining sound and intact. Turkish salim kafa describes a clear, composed state of mind. It is related to Selim but represents a different Arabic form. Salim, the freedman of Abu Hudhayfa, provides a Companion association.
How popular is Salim?
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
- 2provinces
Where is Salim in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
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 →
Origin of the name Salim
From Arabic sālim, sound, safe or unharmed. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Selamet and Selim.
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 Salim
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Salim Embiya
Meaning of each name
- Salim: healthy, safe, unharmed
- Embiya: prophets, divine messengers
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Habil Salim
Meaning of each name
- Habil: the name of Abel, son of Adam
- Salim: healthy, safe, unharmed
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Salim Arif
Meaning of each name
- Salim: healthy, safe, unharmed
- Arif: knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
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Ziya Salim
Meaning of each name
- Ziya: light; bright radiance
- Salim: healthy, safe, unharmed
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Salim Muslihittin
Meaning of each name
- Salim: healthy, safe, unharmed
- Muslihittin: one who reforms or improves religion
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Kadem Salim
Meaning of each name
- Kadem: foot, step; good fortune
- Salim: healthy, safe, unharmed
How to pronounce Salim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /salim/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سالم |
Is Salim a boy’s name?
Yes, Salim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Salim 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: Salım
Names that sound like Salim
Names with related meanings
- Süleyman♂A name associated with peace and well-being
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
- Selami♂Relating to greetings, peace or well-being
Famous people named Salim
- Salim Abanoz · b. 1969
- Salim Başol · b. 1905
- Salim Çivitcioğlu · b. 1970
- Salim Çavunt · b. 1926
- Salim Dervişoğlu · b. 1936
- Salim Ercan · b. 1996
- Salim İyik · b. 1998
- Salim Nizam · b. 1970
- Salim Özdemir Günday · b. 1892
- Salim Uslu · b. 1955
- Baba Salim Öğütçen · b. 1887
- Salim Altuğ · b. 1895
FAQ about the name Salim
What is the meaning of Salim?
Salim means “healthy, safe, unharmed”. From Arabic sālim, sound, safe or unharmed. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Selamet and Selim.
Is Salim a boy’s name?
Yes, Salim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Salim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Salim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Salim?
Salim is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Salim have?
Salim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Salim?
Salim appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Salim?
Other spellings: Salım.
What names go well with Salim?
Some ideas: Salim Embiya; Habil Salim; Salim Arif.
Famous people named Salim?
Notable people named Salim include Salim Abanoz, Salim Başol, Salim Çivitcioğlu.
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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