| Meaning | safe, secure |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Se-lim |
Want a name that exudes quiet strength and uncommon sophistication? Selim delivers exactly that. This two-syllable gem combines simplicity with exotic appeal, offering the perfect balance for parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. Selim sounds modern and fresh while carrying deep historical roots, giving your son a name that won't blend into the crowd. The name's smooth phonetics make it easy to pronounce across multiple languages and cultures, an increasingly valuable asset in our interconnected world. Selim projects confidence without arrogance, strength without aggression—qualities every parent hopes to nurture. The name's rarity ensures your son will likely be the only Selim in his class, granting him immediate individuality. Consider how Selim looks on paper: clean, balanced, professional. It translates beautifully from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too cute or too serious. Selim represents an intelligent choice for forward-thinking parents who want their son to stand out for all the right reasons.
| Sel |
| Lim |
| Selly |
| Slim |
| Selim I | 1470–1520 - Ottoman Sultan |
| Selim II | 1524–1574 - Ottoman Sultan |
| Selim Ahmed | born 1968 - Turkish musician |
| Selim Lemouchi | 1980–2014 - Dutch musician |
| Selim Kuneralp | born 1934 - Turkish diplomat |
| Selim Al Deen | 1949–2008 - Bangladeshi playwright |
| Selim Hoss | born 1932 - Lebanese politician |
| Selim Benachour | born 1978 - Tunisian footballer |
| Selim Tataroğlu | born 1984 - Turkish basketball player |
| Selim Ben Djemia | born 1985 - Tunisian footballer |
| Selim Chanable | born 1990 - French rugby player |
| Selim Maloku | born 1983 - Albanian footballer |
| Selim Zherka | born 1972 - Albanian-American businessman |
| Selim Işık | born 1987 - Turkish boxer |
| Selim Ay | born 1980 - German footballer |
| Selim Selimi | born 1952 - Kosovan politician |
| Selim Sesler | 1957–2014 - Turkish clarinetist |
| Selim Mouzannar | born 1963 - Lebanese jewelry designer |
| Selim Matar | born 1975 - Syrian actor |
| Selim Tuğsuz | born 1997 - Turkish sprinter |
| Selim Bradley | Character in the anime and manga series "Fullmetal Alchemist" |
| Selim Bassar | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed - Revelations" |
| Selim Tlazolteotl | Character in the video game "The Secret World" |
| Selim Hakan | Character in the TV series "Yemin" |
| Selim Bayraktar | Character in the TV series "Paramparça" |
| Selim Serez | Character in the TV series "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" |