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.
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Global Popularity of the Name Salma
- #69 in Spain
- #76 in Belgium
- #207 in Canada (Quebec)
- #228 in Norway
- #847 in United States
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