The Christening

Selam

Selam (pronounced sé-LAM) is a girl name of Amharic origin, used in Ethiopia, Eritrea. It means “Peace.”

Origin: Amharic
Region: Ethiopia, Eritrea
Gender: Girl
Variants: Sélam

Peace & serenity

More Amharic names

Abeba — Flower
Desta — Joy
Fikir — Love
Genet — Garden, paradise
Hiwot — Life
Mekdes — Sanctuary, holy place
Tesfaye — My hope

More names that mean “Peace & serenity”

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

“Selam” comes from Amharic culture (Ethiopia, Eritrea). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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