girl · Arabic

Salma

/SA-lma/

Meaning: Safe, peaceful

Salma at a glance

Meaning: Safe, peaceful
Origin: Arabic
Religion: Muslim
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: SA-lma
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Saalma, Salmiya, Saalmah, Saalm, Salmya, Salmie

Lucky details for Salma

Number: 4
Color: Electric Blue
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Hydrangea
Day: Saturday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Metal: Lead

Salma is a Arabic name meaning “safe, peaceful”. Parents choose Salma for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Salma reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Sali Salm Saly Say

Middle Names

Saanvi Safiyi Sari

Sibling Names

Abdullah Aly Bylaal Ibrahima

Compatible Names

Aaliyah Ayshah Aneese Faatimah Hanya Jaamilah

FAQs about the name Salma

What does the name Salma mean?

Salma means “safe, peaceful” and comes from a Arabic root.

Is Salma a boy or girl name?

Salma is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Salma?

Salma is pronounced SA-lma (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Salma?

The lucky number for Salma is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Salma?

Popular short forms include Sali, Salm, Saly, Say.