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Salmah
Pronounced SAL-mah /ˈsæl.mə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Salma/Salmah, 'safe; peaceful; secure,' from the root s-l-m ('peace; safety'); Umm Salamah was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Noted respectfully.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
Salmah comes from the Arabic Salma, 'safe; peaceful; secure,' from s-l-m ('peace; safety'). Umm Salamah was a wife of the Prophet — noted respectfully; rare in the U.S. (said 'SAL-mah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, serene, and warm.
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What does the name Salmah mean?
Salmah is Arabic for 'safe; peaceful; secure,' from the root meaning 'peace.'
How do you pronounce Salmah?
It's said SAL-mah /ˈsæl.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Salmah a boy or girl name?
Salmah is a girl's name.
How popular is Salmah?
Salmah is rare in the U.S.