Salma: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Salma | Girls

Salma

Pronunciation: SAHL-mah (key)

Origin of the name Salma:

Derived from the Arabic sālima (safe, healthy), which is from salima (to be unharmed).

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Salma Hayek, Mexican-American actress and television and film producer.
Salma Agha, Pakistani singer and film actress.
Salma Arastu, Indian artist.
Princess Salma bint Al Abdullah, Princess of Jordan

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Current Popularity of Salma by State

Global Popularity of the Name Salma

  • #69 in Spain
  • #76 in Belgium
  • #207 in Canada (Quebec)
  • #228 in Norway
  • #847 in United States