Meaning and Origin
What does the name Selam mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Selam
User Submitted Origins
Amharic
43%
Eritrea
40%
Hebrew
10%
Arabic
5%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 7 people from Ethiopia and the United States, the name Selam is of Eritrea origin and means "Peace".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Selam is of Amharic origin and means "shallom also known as peace".
- A submission from Maryland, U.S. says the name Selam means "Hello in amharic".
International Interest
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