Salme
Fact sheet
- Name
- Salme
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Salme belongs to the Nordic names for girls and was likely adopted from Estonian in the late 19th century.
What does the name Salme mean?
Salme means "the poetess" and refers to the Estonian word salm, which means "poem" or "verse." Sometimes, Salme is also considered a variant of Salome. In Estonian mythology, Salme is the sister of Linda, and the name is fairly common in Finland.
Where does the name Salme come from?
Salme is a feminine first name with Estonian roots, meaning "the poetess." The term is derived from the Estonian word salm for "poem."
How do you pronounce Salme?
Salme is pronounced as 'Sal-me.'
Popularity
In Germany, Salme is a rather rare name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th among the most popular girls' names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, which places it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Salme ranks 11,574th. The popularity of the name varies worldwide, and detailed rankings from different countries are also available.
Famous people
- Salme Ekbaum (writer from Estonia)
- Salme Raatma (Estonian writer)
- Salme Rootare (Estonian chess player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Salme
What does the name Salme mean?
Salme means 'the poetess' and derives from the Estonian word 'salm,' which means 'poem' or 'verse.'
Where does the name Salme come from?
Salme has Estonian roots and is commonly used in Estonia. In Estonian mythology, Salme is also the sister of Linda.
How popular is the name Salme?
In Finland, the name Salme is quite common and enjoys great popularity there.