Selâmet means “safety, well-being”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Selâmet is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Selâmet mean?
Literal meaning
Selâmet is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “safety, well-being”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Selâmet in Turkish
What does Selâmet mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selâmet. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safety, well-being” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Selâmet come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Selâmet a Turkish name?
Yes. Selâmet is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Selâmet across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelâmetLatin | Unisex | same as above: “safety, well-being” | 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 Selâmet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selâmet | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Selâmet
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 Selâmet rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AygürUnisex“radiant like the moon and abundant”same language (turkish)
- TevfikaGirl“success granted by God”same language (turkish)
- VaralUnisex“gain wealth”same language (turkish)
- BigeGirl“unmarried woman, maiden”same language (turkish)
- HızırBoy“legendary figure believed in folk tradition to be immortal”same language (turkish)
- BucakUnisex“hidden or remote corner; sandy, bushy riverbank; mountain peak”same language (turkish)
- GülaçtıUnisex“the rose opened”same language (turkish)
- DolanerBoy“roaming man”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Selâmet
What does the name Selâmet mean?
Selâmet means “safety, well-being”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Selâmet a girl's or a boy's name?
Selâmet is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Selâmet come from?
Selâmet is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Selâmet?
Selâmet 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 Selâmet have?
Selâmet has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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