Boy name
Selam name meaning
“peace, well-being; a greeting of goodwill”
Selam means peace, well-being, or a greeting of goodwill. It comes from Arabic salām and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The same word is part of everyday Turkish greetings, giving the name a concrete association with the exchange of good wishes when people meet.
What does Selam mean?
Peace, well-being; a greeting of goodwill
In Turkish: esenlik, barış; iyi dilekli karşılaşma sözü
Selam appears in Turkish settings ranging from everyday encounters to formal ceremonies. Its Arabic source occurs in the Quran, and al-Salām is a divine name. The given name therefore combines the ordinary ideas of peace and well-being with a clear connection to Islamic scripture and terminology.
Origin of the name Selam
Selam comes from Arabic salām, peace or well-being. From these meanings it also developed its familiar use as a greeting expressing goodwill.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Selam in the Quran? | As a word · سلام · 36:58, 97:5Salām, the Arabic source of Selam, occurs in the Quran as a word expressing peace, well-being, or greeting. |
| Starts with | S · Se |
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 Selam
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /selam/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سلام |
Is Selam a boy’s name?
Yes, Selam is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Selam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Selam
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Selami♂Relating to greetings, peace or well-being
- Selah♂Goodness, uprightness
- Selamo♂Well-being, peace, greeting
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Sedat♂Rectitude
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Sezai♂Worthy, fitting, deserving
- Sevan♂From the name of Lake Sevan
- Sağlam♂Durable, intact
- Seza♂♀Fitting
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
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
Famous people named Selam
- Selam Hassan · b. 1941
FAQ about the name Selam
What is the meaning of Selam?
Selam means “peace, well-being; a greeting of goodwill”. Selam comes from Arabic salām, peace or well-being. From these meanings it also developed its familiar use as a greeting expressing goodwill.
Is Selam a boy’s name?
Yes, Selam is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Selam in the Quran?
As a word. Salām, the Arabic source of Selam, occurs in the Quran as a word expressing peace, well-being, or greeting. (e.g.: 36:58, 97:5)
What is the origin of the name Selam?
Selam is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Selam have?
Selam has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Selam?
Selam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Selam?
Notable people named Selam include Selam Hassan.
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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