Saleyh

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Noble, Admirable and Praiseworthy | Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God

Saleyh is variant of Salih and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Saleyh or Salih, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Salih.

Full Meaning of Saleyh

Saleyh means righteous, virtuous, intact, and good, it is the opposite of corrupt.

Saliah is also the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran (alaihi salaam), who was sent by Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala) to the Thamud civilization, who some say lived in the 1st millennium BCE:

And to the Thamud [We sent] their brother Saleyh. He said, “O my people, worship Allah ; you have no deity other than Him. There has come to you clear evidence from your Lord. This is the she-camel of Allah [sent] to you as a sign. So leave her to eat within Allah ‘s land and do not touch her with harm, lest there seize you a painful punishment. [7:73]