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Salma

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A Quranic Name for Girls

Short meaning of SalmaSafety and Security
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How to pronounce Salma

SUm + pLay + MAster

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
Arabic Spelling (How to write Salma in Arabic)سلمى
Quranic Nature
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Indirectly Mentioned
Alternate spellings of SalmaSalmaa Selma Selmaa Selma Selmaa Salma
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Quranic Root
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S-L-M
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Meaning of Salma

Salma is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means “flawless”, “untainted”, “pure”, “safe and sound”, “virtuous”. It is derived from the S-L-M root which is used in many places in the Quran.

whereby God guides to the ways of peace/safety all who seek His good pleasure, bringing them from darkness to the light, by His will, and guiding them to a straight path. (Quran 5:16)

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