Boy name
Salis name meaning
“third; occupying the third position”
Salis means “third” or “occupying the third position.” It comes from Arabic thālith and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, also written Sâlis. The source word is an ordinal, giving the name a direct association with ordered sequences and the language of ranking in traditional texts.
What does Salis mean?
Third; occupying the third position
In Turkish: üçüncü; üçüncü sırada olan
Salis is an example of an ordinal number used as a personal name. In Ottoman texts, the same word can mark a ruler as the third of that name. Salise is its feminine counterpart; the clear dictionary meaning does not establish why any particular family chose it.
Origin of the name Salis
From Arabic thālith, ‘third’. Its traditional Turkish rendering is sâlis or Salis.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Salis in the Quran? | As a word · ثالث · 5:73The Arabic source word thālith occurs in the Quran as an ordinary ordinal word meaning third. |
| 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 Salis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /salis/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ثالث |
Is Salis a boy’s name?
Yes, Salis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Salis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Salis
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Sali♂Good, virtuous, upright
- Salik♂Traveler
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Sami♂Exalted, elevated
- Sait♂Happy, fortunate
- Sadi♂Associated with happiness and good fortune
- Said♂Happy, fortunate
- Saim♂One who fasts
- Sabit♂Firm, enduring and unchanging
- Sacit♂One who prostrates in worship
FAQ about the name Salis
What is the meaning of Salis?
Salis means “third; occupying the third position”. From Arabic thālith, ‘third’. Its traditional Turkish rendering is sâlis or Salis.
Is Salis a boy’s name?
Yes, Salis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Salis in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word thālith occurs in the Quran as an ordinary ordinal word meaning third. (e.g.: 5:73)
What is the origin of the name Salis?
Salis is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Salis have?
Salis has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Salis?
Salis 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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