Salikha means “righteous, good”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Salikha is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Salikha mean?
Literal meaning
Salikha is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Kazakh and Tatar. It means “righteous, good”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Salikha in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Salikha mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Сәлиха and Salikha (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “righteous, virtuous”. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Salikha mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Salikha (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “righteous, good” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Salikha mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Salikha (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “righteous, good” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Salikha come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Salikha?
Salikha is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Salikha across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | СәлихаCyrillic | Girl | “righteous, virtuous” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | SalikhaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “righteous, good” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | SalikhaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “righteous, good” | 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 Salikha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salikha[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Салиха[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Сәлиха[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Salikha | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Salikha | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Salikha | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Salikha
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Salikha rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KhabibaGirl“beloved”same language (kazakh, tatar, bashkir)
- InzhuGirl“pearl”same language (kazakh)
- AkzhamalGirl“pure beauty”same language (kazakh)
- RizaBoy“agreement, satisfaction”same language (kazakh)
- AkbotaGirl“white camel calf”same language (kazakh)
- AbaiBoy“attentive, careful”same language (kazakh)
- BaikoshkarBoy“rich ram”same language (kazakh)
- AskarbekBoy“lofty lord”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Salikha
What does the name Salikha mean?
Salikha means “righteous, good”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Salikha a girl's or a boy's name?
Salikha is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Salikha come from?
Salikha is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Salikha?
Salikha is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 is Salikha spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Салиха (Cyrillic), Сәлиха (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Salikha have?
Salikha has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Salikha recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Салиха recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Сәлиха (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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