Selma means “peaceful, safe”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Selma is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Selma mean?
Literal meaning
Selma is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “peaceful, safe”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Selma in Turkish
What does Selma mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selma. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “peaceful, safe” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Selma come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Selma a Turkish name?
Yes. Selma is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Selma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelmaLatin | Girl | same as above: “peaceful, safe” | 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 Selma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Selma
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 Selma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DurukanBoy“pure-blooded”same language (turkish)
- GüfteGirl“lyrics of a composed song”same language (turkish)
- AltuğBoy“red banner”same language (turkish)
- DinçmenBoy“vigorous, healthy person”same language (turkish)
- DirikerBoy“healthy, lively man”same language (turkish)
- AlabezekGirl“a migratory bird resembling a stork”same language (turkish)
- BenzerBoy“similar, alike”same language (turkish)
- IşılakBoy“bright, radiant”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Selma
What does the name Selma mean?
Selma means “peaceful, safe”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Selma a girl's or a boy's name?
Selma is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Selma come from?
Selma is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Selma?
Selma 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 Selma have?
Selma has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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