Arabic/Hebrew · Unisex name
Salem
“safe, sound; peace (as place name)”
About the name Salem
Salem is a given name of Arabic origin, where it means ‘safe’ or ‘sound.’ In the Hebrew Bible, Salem is also a place name, associated with Melchizedek, the king of Salem, and is etymologically linked to ‘shalom,’ meaning ‘peace.’ The name was adopted by English Puritans for several towns in North America, most notably Salem, Massachusetts, known for the historical witch trials. As a given name, Salem is used in both Arabic-speaking and English-speaking contexts, with different etymological roots.
- Meaning
- safe, sound; peace (as place name)
- Origin
- Arabic/Hebrew
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- SAH-lum(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Salem
- Salem James
- Salem Avery
- Salem Renee
- Salem Skylar
- Salem Jordan
Questions about Salem
- What does Salem mean?
- Salem is an Arabic name meaning "safe, sound; peace (as place name)".
- How do you pronounce Salem?
- Salem is pronounced SAH-lum, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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