Saleh means “righteous, virtuous”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Saleh is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Saleh mean?
Literally: Arabic ṣāliḥ
Literal meaning
Saleh is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani. It means “righteous, virtuous”, from Arabic ṣāliḥ. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Saleh in Azerbaijani
What does Saleh mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Saleh. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “righteous, virtuous” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Saleh come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic ṣāliḥ.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Saleh a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Saleh is used as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Saleh across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | SalehLatin | Boy | same as above: “righteous, virtuous” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Saleh
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saleh | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Saleh
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Saleh rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LaləzarGirl“tulip garden”same language (azerbaijani)
- AtifBoy“kind, affectionate”same language (azerbaijani)
- HarunBoy“Aaron (Prophet Harun)”same language (azerbaijani)
- AhuGirl“gazelle, deer”same language (azerbaijani)
- GülzadəGirl“child of the rose”same language (azerbaijani)
- İbrahimBoy“Abraham (name of the patriarch and prophet)”same language (azerbaijani)
- QeyrətBoy“zeal, sense of honour”same language (azerbaijani)
- AyçiçəkGirl“moon flower”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Saleh
What does the name Saleh mean?
Saleh means “righteous, virtuous”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Saleh a girl's or a boy's name?
Saleh is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Saleh come from?
Saleh is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Saleh?
Saleh is recorded for Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Saleh have?
Saleh has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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