Saleemah

Meaning & origin

Saleemah is a feminine Arabic name meaning 'safe' or 'peaceful,' drawn from the same root as the more familiar Salima. In the United States, the name first appeared in birth records in 1976, with its peak year of use occurring just two years later in 1978. Since then, its usage has remained stable, never entering the top 1,000 names for any year. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its broad but modest appeal. While Saleemah is less common than its variant Salima, it offers a distinctive spelling that preserves the original Arabic pronunciation. Parents drawn to names with strong cultural roots and a gentle meaning may find Saleemah an appealing choice, especially as part of the broader trend toward names beginning with 's' that have international resonance.

Saleemah is a feminine form of the Arabic name Salim, which derives from the root s-l-m, connoting safety, peace, and wholeness. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities globally. It is closely related to the more common variant Salima.