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Selim (name) means a surname of Arabic origin, mostly found in Egypt. Example: “Selim ran a small shop near the market.”

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A surname of Arabic origin, mostly found in Egypt.
"Selim ran a small shop near the market."
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_____ ran a small shop near the market.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic سليم (salīm, "safe, sound").

Origin: Arabic

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What does “Selim” mean?
The word “Selim” means a surname of Arabic origin, mostly found in Egypt.
How do you use “Selim” in a sentence?
Here is “Selim” used in a sentence: “Selim ran a small shop near the market.”
What part of speech is “Selim”?
“Selim” is a name.
Where does the word “Selim” come from?
The word “Selim” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic سليم (salīm, "safe, sound").

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