Sälimä means “safe, sound”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and Bashkir and also used in Kyrgyz, Uzbek and Tatar.
- Sälimä is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sälimä mean?
Literal meaning
Sälimä (Сәлимә) is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Bashkir. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic سَلِيمَة. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Sälimä in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Sälimä mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Сәлима and Salima (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, sound” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
What does Sälimä mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Салима and Salima (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, sound” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Sälimä mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Salima and Салима (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, sound” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Sälimä mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Сәлимә and Salima (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, sound” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Sälimä mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Сәлимә, Salima (common romanization) and Sälimä (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, sound” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Sälimä come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic سَلِيمَة.[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Sälimä?
In IPA: [sæ.lʲi.ˈmæ], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Sälimä?
Sälimä is used as a given name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, 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.
Sälimä across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | СәлимаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “safe, sound” | Documented[2] |
| Kyrgyz | СалимаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “safe, sound” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | SalimaLatin | Girl | same as above: “safe, sound” | Editorial |
| Tatar | СәлимәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “safe, sound” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | СәлимәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “safe, sound” | 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 Sälimä
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Сәлимә[1] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Salima[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Салима[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Сәлима[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Salima | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Салима | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Salima | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Salima | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Салима | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Сәлимә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Salima | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Salima | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Sälimä[1] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Sibling names for Sälimä
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 Sälimä rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NigmatullaBoy“blessing of God”same language (tatar)
- TolkunGirl“wave”same language (kyrgyz)
- BaikoshkarBoy“rich ram”same language (kazakh)
- TolkynGirl“wave”same language (kazakh)
- TursunbekBoy“may the lord stay”same language (kyrgyz)
- MahbubaGirl“beloved”same language (uzbek, tatar, bashkir)
- KubatBoy“power, strength”same language (kyrgyz)
- NurassylGirl“noble light”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Sälimä
What does the name Sälimä mean?
Sälimä means “safe, sound”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and Bashkir and also used in Kyrgyz, Uzbek and Tatar.
Is Sälimä a girl's or a boy's name?
Sälimä is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Kyrgyz: girls; Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Sälimä come from?
Sälimä is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sälimä?
Sälimä is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, 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 Sälimä spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Сәлимә (Cyrillic), Салима (Cyrillic), Сәлима (Cyrillic), Salima (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sälimä have?
Sälimä has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 “Сәлимә”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92363701. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Bashkir section; IPA [sæ.lʲi.ˈmæ]; listed as a female given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: From Arabic سَلِيمَة (salīma) (+2 more)
- 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 Salima recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Салима recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Сәлима (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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