Selima - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Selima \s(e)-li-

is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "peace". From "selim" and related to Salome. Literary name first used by the poet Thomas Gray (18th century) in passing reference to a cat.

Selima has 3 variant forms: Saleema, Saleemah and Selimah.

For more information, see also the related name Salimah.

Baby names that sound like Selima are Selma, Salima, Sellma and Zelima.

Selima is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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