Salma

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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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