Selman means “safe, sound”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Selman is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Selman mean?
Literal meaning
Selman is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “safe, sound”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Selman in Turkish
What does Selman mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selman. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “safe, sound” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Selman come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Selman a Turkish name?
Yes. Selman is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Selman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelmanLatin | Boy | 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 Selman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selman | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Selman
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 Selman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkbaranBoy“pure rain”same language (turkish)
- YüğrükBoy“swift, fast-running”same language (turkish)
- TuğrulBoy“bird of prey, falcon”same language (turkish)
- AkboraBoy“white storm”same language (turkish)
- YöntemBoy“method, approach”same language (turkish)
- TanırcanBoy“discerning soul”same language (turkish)
- DüzgünBoy“orderly; flawless”same language (turkish)
- YamansoyBoy“of strong lineage”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Selman
What does the name Selman mean?
Selman means “safe, sound”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Selman a girl's or a boy's name?
Selman is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Selman come from?
Selman is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Selman?
Selman 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 Selman have?
Selman has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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