Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic, German
Meaning: Peace and safety, Godly Helmet, Female Version of Anselm
Pronunciation: SEHL-mah, /ˈsɛlmɑ/, S EH L M AH
Popularity Rank: #136,536
Variant of Salma, meaning peace or safety. It is also associated with the Islamic concept of peace through submission to God.
The name Selmah is of Arabic, German origin and means Peace and safety, Godly Helmet, Female Version of Anselm. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Selmah is commonly found in Malaysia, Namibia, France, and 8 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SEHL-mah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɛlmɑ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S EH L M AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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 Selmah is recorded 158 times globally, ranking it as the 136,536th most common name worldwide.
Selmah is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 85 occurrences, making it the 11,449th most popular name in the country.
In Namibia, the name Selmah is found among 1 in every 2377 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #11,449 | 1 : 23,419 |
| Namibia | #913 | 1 : 2,377 |
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