Salim at a glance
- Meaning
- Safe, whole
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- SA-lim
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Saalim, Salima, Salimie, Sali, Saalym, Saalimi
Lucky details for Salim
- Number
- 4
- Color
- Electric Blue
- Stone
- Blue Sapphire
- Flower
- Hydrangea
- Day
- Saturday
- Planet
- Uranus
- Zodiac
- Aquarius
- Metal
- Lead
Salim is a Arabic name meaning “safe, whole”. Parents choose Salim for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Salim 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
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FAQs about the name Salim
What does the name Salim mean?
Salim means “safe, whole” and comes from a Arabic root.
Is Salim a boy or girl name?
Salim is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Salim?
Salim is pronounced SA-lim (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Salim?
The lucky number for Salim is 4, ruled by Uranus.
What are good nicknames for Salim?
Popular short forms include Sali, Saly, Say.
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