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First name Salima - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Bosnia
Nameday
Meaning
The female first name Salima originates from Arabic and means "the peaceful" or "the pure". It is particularly common in Muslim countries and is often used as a middle name. Salima is also a common name in African culture and has a similar meaning there. In the Western world, the name is often perceived as exotic and melodious.
Famous people with the first name Salima
- Salima Sultan Begum (Person)
- Salimah Aga Khan (Person)
- Salima Pasha (Musician)
- Salima Hashmi (Artist)
- Salima Ikram (Pakistani archaeologist and Egyptologist)
- Salima Machamba (last Queen (Sultana) of Mohéli)