Salim
/SAⱢIHMSAHⱢEEM/ Nigerian Male
Meaning & Origin
Salim is a Nigerian name meaning "Secure". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The name Salim originates from Arabic. Its root is the Arabic word "salima" (سَلِمَ) meaning "to be safe, secure, or whole."
Quick Facts
Language Nigerian
Gender Male
Phonetic SAⱢIHMSAHⱢEEM
IPA ˈsæɫɪm/, /sɑɫim
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SAⱢIHMSAHⱢEEM. Keep the original Nigerian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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