Salima

Salima (Arabic سَلِيمَة) represents the feminine form of the Arabic name Salim (سليم). The origin of the name lies in the Arabic word salīm (سَلِيم), which means "safe, healthy, intact, whole." Therefore, Salima is often interpreted as "the Healthy" or "the Intact."

What does the name Salima mean?

Salima (Arabic سَلِيمَة) is the feminine variant of the name Salim (سليم) and derives from the Arabic term salīm (سَلِيم), which means "safe, healthy, intact, whole." Thus, the name Salima is often associated with "the Healthy" or "the Intact." In the Arab and Muslim world, Salima is a relatively common girl's name, especially in North African countries with Muslim influence. Variants of Salima include Salimah, Salma, Selima, Selime, and Selma.

Where does the name Salima come from?

The name Salima has its roots in Arabic and means "the Healthy" or "the Intact."

How do you pronounce Salima?

The pronunciation of Salima is pleasant and melodic. The name consists of three syllables and is pronounced as "Sa-li-ma" [saˈliːma], with the open a sounds framing the stressed middle syllable. The soft consonants give the name a harmonious sound that feels feminine and is characterized by a balanced rhythm.

Popularity

In Germany, Salima is one of the common first names. Currently, the name ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Salima reached its best ranking in 2016, when it reached 1,074th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 160 times, placing it 1,869th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Salima ranks 1,885th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lima / Limchen / Mimi / Salami / Sali / Salimi / Sally / Sami / Samia

Similar first names

Famous people

• Salima Ghezali (Algerian writer)
• Salima Hamouche (volleyball player from Algeria)
• Salima Hashmi (painter from India)
• Salima Ikram (archaeologist from Pakistan)
• Salima Pasha (Iraqi musician)
• Salima Saxton (actress from England)