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سَلْمَان
Salman
sal-MAAN
“Safe, sound.”
About Salman
Salman is a Muslim baby boy's name meaning "safe, sound", an Arabic name carried for centuries across the Muslim world.
From the Arabic root س-ل-م. Borne by Salman al-Farsi, the Persian companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Spellings of Salman
| Spelling | Births in England and Wales, 2025 | Births in France, 2016 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Salmanthe spelling used on this page | 23 | 670 |
Babies registered with exactly that spelling. England and Wales: Office for National Statistics, 2025 (the list covers names given to 3 or more babies). France: INSEE Fichier des prénoms, 2016 to 2025 added together (INSEE rounds each yearly count to the nearest 5).
Origin & roots
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Root letters
In Arabic, root letters are the seed that gives a word its meaning. Every word built from them inherits that family of meaning, and Salman is one such word.
Across history
Who has carried Salman before.
- Salman al-Farsi, Persian companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
How to say it
Stressed syllable in capitals
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Common questions about Salman
- What does the name Salman mean?
- Salman (سَلْمَان) means "Safe, sound". From the Arabic root س-ل-م. Borne by Salman al-Farsi, the Persian companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
- Is Salman a name from the Qur'an?
- Houdhoud doesn't show a verse for this name. Salman is an Arabic name long carried across the Muslim world. We only show a Qur'anic verse when it's verified against the Tanzil corpus.
- Is Salman a boy or a girl name?
- Salman is traditionally a boy's name.
- Where does the name Salman come from?
- Salman is an Arabic name, built on the root letters S-L-M.
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