Peaceful or safe
Selman is a variant of the name Salman, which is derived from the Arabic root s-l-m, meaning peace or safety. It is also found in Turkish contexts as a given name and surname, maintaining the same connotation of tranquility and protection. In some European traditions, it has occasionally appeared as a variant of Solomon.
Less common today
Selman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,771 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist who discovered streptomycin
Turkish composer, conductor, and pianist
Professional footballer
