Slim
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- Name
- Slim
- Gender
- Boy name
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Slim is a Maghrebian, particularly Tunisian variant of the name Salem, which in turn derives from the Arabic name Salim. The first name is associated with the meanings 'the Peaceful' or 'the Healthy'.
What does the name Slim mean?
Slim is a Maghrebian, especially Tunisian spelling of Salem, which originates from the Arabic name Salim. The name stands for 'the Peaceful' or 'the Healthy'. Its origins lie in Arabic and derive from the word salima (سَلِمَ), which means 'safe', 'healthy', 'intact', or 'unharmed'. Alternatively, the expression salmā (سلمى) can also be used for 'safe', 'peaceful', or 'healthy'. Other variants include Selim, Shalem, Selem, and Saleem.
Where does the name Slim come from?
The name Slim has Arabic roots and is used as a masculine first name meaning 'the Peaceful'.
How do you pronounce Slim?
Slim is pronounced like 'Slim', with a short 'i' and a clear 'S'.
Popularity
In Germany, Slim is among the more common first names. In 2018, it ranked 2,659th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 20 times for newborns, placing it 5,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,325th. The international popularity and frequent use of Slim are also reflected in its rankings in various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Slouma
Famous people
- Carlos Slim Helú (richest person in the world)
- Slim Aarons (photographer from America)
- Slim Belkhodja (chess player from Tunisia)
- Slim Burna (English singer)
- Slim Dunlap (American guitarist)
- Slim Dusty (English country musician)
- Slim Embry (American baseball player)
- Slim Emmerich (baseball player from the USA)
- Slim Gaillard (American jazz musician)
- Slim Harrell (baseball player from the USA)
- Slim Jim Phantom (musician from America)
- Slim Jones (American baseball player)
- Slim Lay (country musician from America)
- Slim Love (American baseball player)
- Slim McGrew (American baseball player)
- Slim Moon (American musician)
- Slim Pickens (American actor)
- Slim Summerville (American film director)
- Slim The Mobster (rapper from the USA)
- Slim Thug (rapper from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Slim
What does the name Slim mean?
Slim is a Maghrebian spelling of the name Salem, which is derived from the Arabic name Salim. It means 'the Peaceful' or 'the Healthy' and has roots in the Arabic word salima, meaning 'safe', 'healthy', or 'unharmed'.
Where does the name Slim come from?
The name Slim has Arabic roots and is primarily used in African and Maghrebian countries, especially in Tunisia.
How popular is the name Slim?
Slim is widespread in certain regions, particularly in the Maghreb, but has lower recognition and popularity outside these areas.