The name "Salim" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "salama," which means "peace" or "safety." As a name, Salim signifies someone who is peaceful, secure, or unharmed. It can also be associated with qualities such as tranquility, well-being, and harmony.
Salim is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means correct, free from error, safe, intact, unharmed, unblemished, healthy. It is mentioned in the plural in the Quran in the plural Salimoon and its root, S-L-M, is very commonly used in the Quran and is the source of the word Islam, Muslim, and Salaam (peace).
When transliterated, the name Salem (Arabic: سالم) can become indistinguishable in English, as the spelling Salim is also used, though with a long a and a short i sounds.
The name Salim is a given name and surname of Arabic, Hebrew, and Turkish origins. The name takes on the meaning ‘safe,’ ‘sound,’ ‘secure,’ ‘intact,’ or ‘undamaged’ and is a masculine given name.
In Arabic culture, naming a child Salim carries wishes of good health, integrity, and obedience. This sentiment towards wellbeing and tranquility tied to the name is a reflection of Arabic’s attention to the significance of names and their meanings.
Salim (Vijay Antony) is a calm, mild-mannered doctor who practices Ahimsa and this earns him many brickbats from the people around him. Salim decides to marry Nisha (Aksha Pardasany)only to find that she always tries to boss around people.
Means "safe, sound, intact" in Arabic, derived from the root سلم (salima) meaning "to be safe". This transcription represents two related yet distinct Arabic names: سليم, in which the second vowel is long, and سالم, in which the first vowel is long.