Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Layer, Peaceful, Safe, Whole, To be Safe, Beautiful Woman
Pronunciation: sahl-mah, sɑːl.mə, S AE L M AH
Popularity Rank: #202
Derived from the Arabic word 'salima' which means 'to be safe and sound'. In Islamic tradition, it is also associated with being free from sin. Salma is a popular name in the Middle East and among Muslim communities worldwide.
The name Salma is of Arabic origin and means Layer, Peaceful, Safe, Whole, To be Safe, Beautiful Woman, Sweetheart. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Salma is commonly found in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and 90 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: sahl-mah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): sɑːl.mə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE L M AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Salma is recorded 215,203 times globally, ranking it as the 202th most common name worldwide.
Salma is most prevalent in Egypt, with 82,103 occurrences, making it the 58th most popular name in the country.
In Morocco, the name Salma is found among 1 in every 15 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | #58 | 1 : 28 |
| Morocco | #27 | 1 : 15 |
| Tunisia | #80 | 1 : 52 |
| Saudi Arabia | #334 | 1 : 334 |
| Sudan | #164 | 1 : 299 |
| Algeria | #371 | 1 : 338 |
| France | #947 | 1 : 478 |
| Bangladesh | #125 | 1 : 197 |
| United Arab Emirates | #310 | 1 : 443 |
| United States of America | #1,685 | 1 : 833 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Salma from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 15, 2024 08:59 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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