Selman Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Selman means 'safe' or 'secure' and is of Arabic origin.
Meaning of the Name Selman
Selman is a male given name derived from the Arabic word 'silmān', meaning 'safe' or 'secure'. It is primarily used in Arabic-speaking countries and has Islamic origins. Selman is also the name of a prominent companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, known for his loyalty and devotion. The name Selman is popular in Turkey and other Turkish-speaking regions as well.
Popularity of the Name Selman
The popularity for the name Selman peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 7 births, which ranked number 22,387 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Selman had the most male births in 2017 with 7, which ranked number 9,687 out of 14,245 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Selman
Popularity of Selman by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Selman. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Selman in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Selman is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Selman
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