Selim

Selim Meaning & Origin

About Selim
The surname Selim is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Selim, which means "peaceful" or "safe" in Arabic. It is a common name in the Muslim world and is often used as a given name for boys. The surname Selim signifies a family's connection to an ancestor named Selim and reflects the importance of peace and safety within their lineage.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Selim is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Selim: 662
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selim based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Selim is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/selim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selim in Braille

Here's how to represent Selim in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Selim in braille

How to sign the name Selim using Sign Language

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

The name Selim in sign language

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