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Saleha
Pronounced sah-LAY-hah /sɑːˈleɪ.hə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Saliha, 'righteous; virtuous; pious; good' — the feminine of Salih. A warm, faith-rooted virtue name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Saleha is a spelling of the Arabic Saliha, 'righteous; virtuous; good.' It reads warm and devout — rare in the U.S., cherished in Muslim families (said 'sah-LAY-hah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, virtuous, and warm.
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What does the name Saleha mean?
Saleha is a spelling of the Arabic Saliha, 'righteous; virtuous; pious; good.'
How do you pronounce Saleha?
It's said sah-LAY-hah /sɑːˈleɪ.hə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Saleha a boy or girl name?
Saleha is a girl's name.
How popular is Saleha?
Saleha is a very rare name in the U.S.