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Salama

Salama (pronounced sa-LA-ma) is a girl name of Swahili origin, used in Kenya, Tanzania. It means “Peace, safety.”

Origin: Swahili
Region: Kenya, Tanzania
Gender: Girl

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More Swahili names

Amani — Peace
Bahati — Luck, fortune
Baraka — Blessing
Faraja — Consolation, comfort
Furaha — Joy, gladness
Hekima — Wisdom
Imani — Faith, trust
Jabari — Brave, fearless
Kito — Jewel, a precious thing
Malaika — Angel

More names that mean “Paix & sérénité”

Amahoro — Peace
Amani — Peace
Bondeko — Brotherhood
Diam — Peace
Faraja — Consolation, comfort
Kagiso — Peace
Khathutshelo — Forgiveness, mercy
Kimia — Peace, calm
Selam — Peace
Simisola — Rest in wealth

“Salama” comes from Swahili culture (Kenya, Tanzania). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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