Salime means “safe, sound”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Salime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Salime mean?
Literal meaning
Salime is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “safe, sound”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Salim
Salime in Turkish
What does Salime mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Salime. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, sound” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Salime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Salime a Turkish name?
Yes. Salime is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Salime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SalimeLatin | Girl | same as above: “safe, sound” | 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 Salime
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salime | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Salime
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Salime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HatifeGirl“caller; unseen voice”same language (turkish)
- AkcebeBoy“white armor”same language (turkish)
- GüngörbeyBoy“lord Güngör”same language (turkish)
- NasBoy“people”same language (turkish)
- KorkutataBoy“Korkut Ata, the legendary Oghuz sage-bard”same language (turkish)
- GülcananGirl“rose beloved”same language (turkish)
- YetenerBoy“mature man”same language (turkish)
- NadireGirl“precious, unequalled, rare; new, beautiful”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Salime
What does the name Salime mean?
Salime means “safe, sound”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Salime a girl's or a boy's name?
Salime is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Salime come from?
Salime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Salime?
Salime is recorded for Turkish. 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 Salime have?
Salime has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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