Salim means “safe, secure”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek and Bashkir and also used in Tatar.
- Salim is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Salim mean?
Sälim (Сәлим) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Bashkir. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic سَلِيم (‘safe, secure’). That word means “safe, secure”.[1,3,4,5]
Also glossed as “safe, sound”[6]LikelyFrom the Turkish word salim ‘safe, sound’. This reading is based on the word; a separate etymology for the name itself is not recorded.
Salim in Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Salim mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Salim. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, secure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[4]
What does Salim mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سالىم and Salim (ULY transliteration). Here it is glossed as “healthy, sound, complete, whole”[5]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[5]
What does Salim mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Сәлім, Sälim (Wiktionary romanization) and Salim (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, secure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3,7]
What does Salim mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Salim and Салим (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, secure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[8]
What does Salim mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Сәлим and Salim (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, secure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Salim mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Сәлим, Salim (common romanization) and Sälim (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, secure” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Salim come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic سَلِيم (‘safe, secure’).[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[5]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. The word salim is Arabic in origin, according to its dictionary entry.[6]Likely
Persian and Arabic, borrowing. From Persian سلیم, from Arabic سَلِيم (salīm).[3]Likely
Which languages use the name Salim?
Salim is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic and Persian and Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Salim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SalimLatin | Boy | same as above: “safe, secure” | Documented[4] |
| Uyghur | سالىمArabic script | Boy | “healthy, sound, complete, whole” | Documented[5] |
| Kazakh | СәлімCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “safe, secure” | Documented[3,7] |
| Uzbek | SalimLatin | Boy | same as above: “safe, secure” | Documented[8] |
| Tatar | СәлимCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “safe, secure” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | СәлимCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “safe, secure” | Documented[1] |
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 Salim
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Сәлім[3,7] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Salim[7] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Salim[4] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| سالىم[5] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Salim[5] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Sälim[3] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Salim | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Salim | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Салим | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Сәлим | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Salim | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Сәлим[1] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Salim | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Sälim[1] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Sibling names for Salim
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 Salim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FasihBoy“eloquent”same language (turkish)
- GülqemerGirl“flower of the moon; girl like the moon”same language (uyghur)
- JayizeGirl“reward, prize; permission”same language (uyghur)
- MutehherBoy“purified”same language (uyghur)
- AbdulqabizBoy“servant of God, who makes all bow”same language (uyghur)
- İzzətGirl“honour”same language (turkish, uyghur)
- YönBoy“direction, side”same language (turkish)
- NurhanımUnisex“lady of light”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Salim
What does the name Salim mean?
Salim means “safe, secure”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek and Bashkir and also used in Tatar.
Is Salim a girl's or a boy's name?
Salim is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Kazakh: boys; Uzbek: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Salim come from?
Salim is of Arabic and Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Salim?
Salim is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek, 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 Salim spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Сәлім (Cyrillic), Salim (Latin), سالىم (Arabic script), Сәлим (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Salim have?
Salim has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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 only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Сәлим”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 84023712. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic سَلِيم (salīm); classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section; headword of the Bashkir given-name entry (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “سليم”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92742779. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic سَلِيم ‘safe, secure’
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Сәлім”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91338614. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh given names, Kazakh male given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; etymology: From Persian سلیم, from Arabic سَلِيم (salīm).; Kazakh given-name entry Сәлім (+1 more)
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q18918119. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2551468257. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: ساغلام، ساق، تولۇق، پۈتۈن; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “salim”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93004804. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish salim: safe, sound; etymology of salim
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Сәлім; KazPER English spelling Salim
- Wikipedia contributors. Salim (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 6260616. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: listed as a uzbek given name in Salim
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