Selman

Selman Meaning & Origin

About Selman
The name "Selman" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "sulayman," meaning "peaceful" or "man of peace." It is a masculine name that is often associated with qualities such as tranquility, harmony, and a peaceful nature. People named Selman are often seen as calm, gentle, and diplomatic individuals who strive for peace and harmony in their relationships and surroundings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Selman are male.

Selman Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selman in Braille

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

The name Selman in braille

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

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

The name Selman in sign language

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