The nameSalman
Salman is an Arabic boy's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic root s-l-m, often understood as "safe, peaceful".
Origin
Arabic. According to tradition, Salman the Persian was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
First given in France in the late 1970s, Salman grew in the 2010s, peaked at the end of that decade and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Salman
Salman in France
Salman was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 605 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Salman. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Salman in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 72 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salman mean?
From the Arabic root s-l-m, often understood as "safe, peaceful".
What is the origin of the name Salman?
Arabic. According to tradition, Salman the Persian was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Salman a girl's or a boy's name?
Salman is a boy's name.