Selâmi means “of peace; greeting”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Selâmi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Selâmi mean?
Literal meaning
Selâmi is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “of peace; greeting”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
also spelled Selami
Selâmi in Turkish
What does Selâmi mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selâmi. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of peace; greeting” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Selâmi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Selâmi a Turkish name?
Yes. Selâmi is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Selâmi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelâmiLatin | Boy | same as above: “of peace; greeting” | 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 Selâmi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selâmi | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Selâmi
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 Selâmi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZaimBoy“leader, chief”same language (turkish)
- GüneşhanımGirl“sun lady”same language (turkish)
- DiricanBoy“lively, vigorous person”same language (turkish)
- HüsnügüzelUnisex“a yellow-flowered ornamental plant grown in glasshouses”same language (turkish)
- FeruzeUnisex“variant of Firuze: turquoise”same language (turkish)
- OğuzBoy“colostrum (first milk); name of the Oghuz tribe”same language (turkish)
- TebessümGirl“smile”same language (turkish)
- AslıhanGirl“genuine noble lady”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Selâmi
What does the name Selâmi mean?
Selâmi means “of peace; greeting”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Selâmi a girl's or a boy's name?
Selâmi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Selâmi come from?
Selâmi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Selâmi?
Selâmi 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 Selâmi have?
Selâmi 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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