Salma

سلمى

A Quranic Baby Name for Girls

Table of Contents
  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Salma
  2. Detailed Meaning
  3. Downloadable Pictures in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Salma

Short meaning of Salma
Safety and Security
See below for detailed meaning
How to pronounce Salma

SUm + pLay + MAster

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
Origial Spellingسلمى (Salma written in Arabic)
Alternate spellings of SalmaSelma Salma Selmaa Salmaa
All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.
Quranic Nature & Root (Learn more...)
Quranic Nature
Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran)
Quranic Root
SLM
All Quranic baby names derived from S-L-M:

2. Detailed Meaning of Salma

Salma is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means “flawless”, “untainted”, “pure”, “safe and sound”, “virtuous”. It is derived from the S-L-M root which is used in many places in the Quran.

whereby God guides to the ways of peace/safety all who seek His good pleasure, bringing them from darkness to the light, by His will, and guiding them to a straight path. (Quran 5:16)

3. Pictures of Salma Written in Various Arabic Scripts

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Names Before and After Salma in Our Collection

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