Selim

Meaning safe, secure
Origin Arabic
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Se-lim

About Selim

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.

Variations of Name Selim

Selam
Salem
Salim
Solomon
Samuel
Simon

Nicknames for Selim

Sel
Lim
Selly
Slim
Selim

Famous People Named Selim

Selim I1470–1520 - Ottoman Sultan
Selim II1524–1574 - Ottoman Sultan
Selim Ahmedborn 1968 - Turkish musician
Selim Lemouchi1980–2014 - Dutch musician
Selim Kuneralpborn 1934 - Turkish diplomat
Selim Al Deen1949–2008 - Bangladeshi playwright
Selim Hossborn 1932 - Lebanese politician
Selim Benachourborn 1978 - Tunisian footballer
Selim Tataroğluborn 1984 - Turkish basketball player
Selim Ben Djemiaborn 1985 - Tunisian footballer
Selim Chanableborn 1990 - French rugby player
Selim Malokuborn 1983 - Albanian footballer
Selim Zherkaborn 1972 - Albanian-American businessman
Selim Işıkborn 1987 - Turkish boxer
Selim Ayborn 1980 - German footballer
Selim Selimiborn 1952 - Kosovan politician
Selim Sesler1957–2014 - Turkish clarinetist
Selim Mouzannarborn 1963 - Lebanese jewelry designer
Selim Matarborn 1975 - Syrian actor
Selim Tuğsuzborn 1997 - Turkish sprinter

Characters Named Selim

Selim BradleyCharacter in the anime and manga series "Fullmetal Alchemist"
Selim BassarCharacter in the video game "Assassin's Creed - Revelations"
Selim TlazolteotlCharacter in the video game "The Secret World"
Selim HakanCharacter in the TV series "Yemin"
Selim BayraktarCharacter in the TV series "Paramparça"
Selim SerezCharacter in the TV series "Muhteşem Yüzyıl"

Other Popular Names Beginning with S

Sutton
Santi
Shmuel
Sage
Shimon
Sam
Sir
Santos
Storm
Simon