Salima

Meaning & origin

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.

First names similar to Salima

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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

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