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Salman
Salman (name) means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "safe" or "secure.". Example: “Salman Rushdie is a widely read novelist.”
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A masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "safe" or "secure."
"In 2015, one person was killed in Copenhagen at a meeting meant to mark the 25th anniversary of an Iranian fatwa against British writer Salman Rushdie, which Vilks attended."
— Reuters, Lars Vilks, Swedish cartoonist who depicted Mohammed, killed in car crash (2021)
"Salman Rushdie is a widely read novelist."
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Word forms
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Etymology
This is borrowed from Arabic سَلْمَان (salmān).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Salman” mean?
The word “Salman” means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "safe" or "secure.".
How do you use “Salman” in a sentence?
Here is “Salman” used in a sentence: “Salman Rushdie is a widely read novelist.”
What part of speech is “Salman”?
“Salman” is a name.
Is “Salman” a common word?
“Salman” is an uncommon word in modern English.
