What is the meaning and origin of the name Salif?

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on Monday 23rd of June 2014 06:52:23 PM

Salif is an Arabic name for boys that means “noble”, “ancient”. It is derived from the S-L-F Quranic root which makes it an indirect Quranic name. Salif is pronounced [(SA)nd] + [(LI)p + (F)riend] with emphasis on the first syllable.

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