Gender: Unisex
Origin: Hebrew, Arabic
Meaning: Peace or a place associated with history and mystery., Safe
Pronunciation: SAY-luhm, /ˈseɪləm/, S EY L AH M
Popularity Rank: #987
Derived from the Hebrew word 'shalom' which means peace. It is also a city in Massachusetts known for the Salem Witch Trials.
The name Salem is of Hebrew, Arabic origin and means Peace or a place associated with history and mystery., Safe, Peace, Tranquillity, Peaceful Origin, Sound, Unimpaired, Sincere, Healthy. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Salem is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Egypt, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SAY-luhm
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈseɪləm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S EY L AH M
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Salem is recorded 65,294 times globally, ranking it as the 987th most common name worldwide.
Salem is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 10,656 occurrences, making it the 266th most popular name in the country.
In Tunisia, the name Salem is found among 1 in every 55 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #266 | 1 : 271 |
| Tunisia | #89 | 1 : 55 |
| Egypt | #705 | 1 : 321 |
| Libya | #43 | 1 : 99 |
| Algeria | #324 | 1 : 293 |
| United Arab Emirates | #124 | 1 : 232 |
| Kuwait | #64 | 1 : 193 |
| France | #1,174 | 1 : 650 |
| Morocco | #965 | 1 : 626 |
| Yemen | #283 | 1 : 360 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Salem from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 1, 2024 05:46 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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