Traditional
Selim
SEH-leem
Pronunciation: SEH-leem
سَلِيم: سالمٌ من العيوب، معافى، ذو صحة وسلامة
Boy
Origin
Turkish / Arabic
Meaning
Safe, sound, healthy, free from defects; one who is at peace
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
5
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Selim.
Selim is a Turkish / Arabic name commonly explained as Safe, sound, healthy, free from defects; one who is at peace. It is often grouped with Traditional names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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