salim
Salim is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning safe, sound, or intact. It is used across the Arab world, South Asia, Turkey, and in diaspora communities. Variants include Selim (Turkish), Selîm, Saleem, and Saleem; the name is also found in different spellings depending on language and region. The female form Salima exists in some cultures.
Etymology and usage: The name derives from the Arabic root S-L-M, associated with safety and peace. In
Notable people: Historical figures include Selim I (also rendered Salīm), an Ottoman sultan who expanded the
See also: The name has close forms in different languages, such as Selim in Turkish and Saleem