Selma

A Quranic Name for Girls

Meaning: Safety and Security

Selma is variant of Salma and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Selma or Salma, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Salma.

Full Meaning of Selma

Selma 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)