Selam

Selam Meaning & Origin

About Selam
The name "Selam" is of Ethiopian and Eritrean origin and has its roots in the Amharic language. It means "peace" or "hello" in English. It is a unisex name and is often given to children with the hope that they will bring peace and harmony to their families and communities. The name reflects the desire for tranquility and goodwill, embodying the values of peace and unity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Selam are female.

Selam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/selam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selam in Braille

Here's how to represent Selam in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Selam in braille

How to Spell the Name Selam in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Selam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Selam in sign language

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