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Salma

Safe, secure, or free from harm; derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to be safe'.

Meaning and origin

Salma is an Arabic name meaning 'safe' or 'secure', derived from the root word salima.

How to pronounce Salma

English (US)SAL-mah

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