Salem

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Salem has different meanings depending on its origin. In Arabic, it means "peace," while in Hebrew, it means "complete" or "safe." In Old English, Salem means "village of peace."
Scripts(How to write)
In Arabic, Salem is written as سالم, while in Hebrew, it is written as שָׁלֵם.
سالم(Arabic)
Pronunciation
SA-leem
The name Salem is pronounced SAY-lum.
Popularity
The popularity of the name Salem varies by country and region. According to the Social Security Administration, Salem is not currently among the top 1000 most popular names for boys or girls in the United States. However, it is more commonly used in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Salem Name meanings & History

Salem has its roots in various languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, and Old English. The name Salem has different meanings depending on its origin. In Arabic, it means "peace," while in Hebrew, it means "complete" or "safe." In Old English, Salem means "village of peace.". Alternate transcription of Arabic سليم or سالم (see Salim). Salem can be used as a first or middle name and is suitable for both boys and girls. It is a popular name for babies born in the Middle East and North Africa and has gained some popularity in the U.S. in recent years.

Zodiac Sign of Salem: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Salem:

S: Solidity,Social Standing,Security,Sex,Success,Sensuality,Status

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Action

L: Legal,Lover,Luscious,Languid,Lovely,Lazy,Liaison

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten

M: Manipulative,Maternal,Mother,Memorabilia,Mommy,Memory,Mushy

Salem is:

  • a Class name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Salem include American rapper Salem Ilese and footballer Salem Al Dawsari from Saudi Arabia.

2.) Salem (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (seeBoys’ Names).

Other Forms: Saleem


3.) Salem (Male)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: (Arabic) a form of Salim.


4.) Salem (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: The meaning of Salem in Arabic is "peaceful" or "secure."

Pronunciation: SAY-ləm
sah-lem (Arabic), say-luhm (English)


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Description: The meaning of Salem in Arabic is "peaceful" or "secure.". From the name of a biblical town, שָׁלֵם (Shalem) in Hebrew, meaning "complete, safe, peaceful". According to the Old Testament this was the town where Melchizedek was king. It is usually identified with Jerusalem. Many places are named after the biblical town, most in America, notably a city in Massachusetts where the infamous Salem witch trials occurred in 1692. The name Salem is commonly used as a first name for both boys and girls. It is also a popular surname in some countries.

Famous People

Salem Al Fakir (Swedish musician), Salem Kureshi (Pakistani-American singer), Salem bin Laden (Saudi Arabian businessman).

Related Names to Salem

Sahil, Salim, Sulaiman, Salma, Samia, Selma, Salena, Salinas.

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