Safe, sound, or intact
Derived from the Arabic root s-l-m, Selim signifies peace, safety, and wholeness. It was a highly prestigious name within the Ottoman Empire, famously borne by several Sultans. It shares the same linguistic origin as the word 'Salam' and the name 'Salim'.
About 50 boys were named Selim in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Sultan of the Ottoman Empire known as Selim the Grim
Reform-minded Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Turkish-Iraqi actor
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