Girl • Modern Tamil
Saleema
சிலீமா
Signature Meaning
Saleema is a feminine given name used in Tamil-speaking and broader South Asian communities. It is often treated as a variant of the Arabic name Salima and is commonly associated with meanings such as “safe,” “healthy,” or “sound.” Usage and exact connotations can vary by family and region, so the name may carry personal or cultural significance beyond the literal meaning.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
ModernSi.Liː.Maː
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 22 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
S(3) + A(1) + L(3) + E(5) + E(5) + M(4) + A(1) = 22
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likesi-LEE-maa
Tamil syllablesசி-லீ-மா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.si.liː.maː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SaaleemaaSalimaSaalimaaSazheemaSaazheemaaSazhima