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Salesi
Pronounced sah-LEH-see /sɑːˈlɛ.si/Medium
Meaning: A Tongan form of Charles, from the Germanic Karl, 'free man; a man.' Warm and Polynesian; carries the Charles meaning through a Tongan sound.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Salesi is a Tongan form of Charles, 'free man' (from Karl). Common in Tongan and wider Pacific families, it reads warm and distinctive — rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-LEH-see').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Tongan families. Rare, warm, and Polynesian.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Salesi mean?
Salesi is a Tongan form of Charles, from Karl, 'free man.'
How do you pronounce Salesi?
It's said sah-LEH-see /sɑːˈlɛ.si/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Salesi a boy or girl name?
Salesi is a boy's name.
How popular is Salesi?
Salesi is a rare name in the U.S.