Selim

Safe, sound, peaceful

GenderBoyOriginTurkishSay itseh-LEEMPopularityTop 100
Pronounced seh-LEEM

About the name Selim

Selim is a distinguished Turkish name with Ottoman roots, meaning safe and peaceful. It has been carried by sultans and remains a dignified classic choice.

Selim is calm, wise, and carries an air of quiet dignity.

Fun fact

Three Ottoman sultans were named Selim, including Selim the Grim.

Variations

Selman

Famous people named Selim

  • Selim I (Ottoman sultan)
  • Selim III (Ottoman sultan)

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