Salman means “peaceful; fish; stone”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani and Tatar.
- Salman is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Salman mean?
پارسلاردىن بولغان ساھابە ئىسمى، مەنىسى: (1) تىنچ، (2) بېلىق؛ تاشLiteral meaning
Salman (سالمان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “peaceful; fish; stone” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
name of a Persian Companion of the Prophet
Salman in Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar
What does Salman mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سالمان and Salman (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “peaceful; fish; stone” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Salman mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Salman. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “peaceful; fish; stone” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Salman mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Салман and Salman (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “peaceful; fish; stone” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Salman come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Salman?
Salman is used as a given name in Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Salman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سالمانArabic script | Boy | same as above: “peaceful; fish; stone” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | SalmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “peaceful; fish; stone” | Editorial |
| Tatar | СалманCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “peaceful; fish; stone” | 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 Salman
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.
Sibling names for Salman
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 Salman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- XushyarBoy“may happiness be his companion”same language (uyghur)
- “man like a wolf”same language (uyghur)
- NiyazayGirl“Niyaz with the epithet 'moon'”same language (uyghur)
- Mirza'ehmedBoy“the name Ehmed with the epithet Mirza”same language (uyghur)
- DosxojaBoy“friend of the master (the Prophet)”same language (uyghur)
- GülemberGirl“fragrant flower”same language (uyghur)
- TillaBoy“name of a gold coin”same language (uyghur)
- ChongBoy“great, senior in respect; eldest son”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Salman
What does the name Salman mean?
Salman means “peaceful; fish; stone”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani and Tatar.
Is Salman a girl's or a boy's name?
Salman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Tatar: boys.
Where does Salman come from?
Salman is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Salman?
Salman is recorded for Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar. 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 Salman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سالمان (Arabic script), Salman (Latin), Салман (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Salman have?
Salman has 2 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: پارسلاردىن بولغان ساھابە ئىسمى، مەنىسى: (1) تىنچ، (2) بېلىق؛ تاش; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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