| Meaning | peaceful, sound |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sa-leem |
About Saleem
Smooth, melodious, and deeply resonant, this three-syllable choice flows like poetry when spoken aloud. The name carries an inherent musicality that makes it pleasant to hear repeatedly, an important consideration for a word that will be spoken thousands of times. There's warmth embedded in these sounds, creating an immediately friendly impression while maintaining sophistication. The elongated vowels give it a graceful quality, perfect for someone who might grow into diplomatic, artistic, or humanitarian pursuits. This selection works beautifully in formal situations without feeling stuffy in casual contexts. It's a name that ages exceptionally well, sounding appropriate on a baby, charming on a teenager, and distinguished on an adult professional.
Nicknames for Saleem
| Sal |
| Leem |
| Sully |
| Slim |
Famous People Named Saleem
| Saleem Ali | Environmental scientist |
| Saleem Badat | South African academic and activist |
| Saleem Elahi | Pakistani cricketer |
| Saleem Raza | Pakistani musician |
| Saleem Safi | Pakistani journalist |
| Saleem Shahzad | Pakistani journalist |
| Saleem Sinai | Character in Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" |
| Saleem Uddin | Pakistani footballer |
| Saleem Yusuf | Indian cardiologist |
| Saleem Khan | Bollywood screenwriter |
| Saleem Haddad | Author and LGBTQ+ activist |
| Saleem Jaffar | Former Pakistani cricketer |
| Saleem Khamis | Tanzanian politician |
| Saleem Rasheed | American football player |
| Saleem Ahmed | British psychiatrist |
| Saleem Chishti | Sufi saint and musician |
| Saleem Malik | Pakistani film director |
| Saleem Al-Nuaimi | Qatari photographer |
| Saleem Shazad | Pakistani field hockey player |
Characters Named Saleem
| Saleem Sinai | Protagonist of Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" |
| Saleem Malik | Character in the TV series "ER" |
| Saleem Khan | Character in the novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid |