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SelimChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Moon

Pronunciation: SEL-im

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Name
Selim
Meaning
Moon
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
SEL-im
Lucky Number
13
13
Lucky Number
Moon day
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Selim mean?

Selim is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Moon". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: SEL-im. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Σηλὴμ

Ελπίς, Ειρήνη, Τέλος

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

SEL-im

IPA

/ˈsɛlɪm/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Selim is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Moon. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

13

Lucky Day

Moon day

Lucky Colors

SilverBlue

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A life path number 6 suggests that you possess nurturing and caring abilities, and a strong desire for love and harmony.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateLoyalD = DevotedS = Spiritual

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the peaceful and calming presence of the moon and the security it provides.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Selim is of Middle Eastern origin and holds significant cultural importance in Turkey and the Islamic world. The name is reminiscent of the history of two great sultans - Selim I (1512-1520), who expanded the Ottoman Empire, and Selim II (1566-1574), who cemented its position as a major European power. Selim is also the name of the sixth caliph of the Sunni Islamic tradition, Selim II (1566-1574), and the name of the last Ottoman Sultan, Selim III (1757-1808), who tried to reform the Ottoman Empire.
In Christianity, Selim is believed to be the name of a saint whose significant deeds and life remain mostly unknown. However, his name holds spiritual importance for those who bear it as it is associated with the divine qualities of peace and security. The name Selim can serve as a reminder to its bearers of the lasting peace and security that comes from a deep and abiding faith in God. It is a name that can inspire its bearer to strive for peace in their personal lives and in the world around them. Ultimately, the name Selim can be seen as a reflection of the Christian belief that God is the source of all peace and security, and that ultimately, only in God can we find true and lasting peace.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Sultan Selim I, also known as Selim the Grim or Selim the Forceful, ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520. He undertook several successful military campaigns, expanding the Ottoman territories through the Balkans and the Middle East. Selim played a significant role in the decline of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire as a major power in Europe and the Mediterranean.

1512-1520

Sultan Selim II, also known as Selim the Sot or Selim the Drunkard, ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1566 to 1574. He is known for his construction of the New Mosque in Istanbul and his patronage of the arts. Selim's military campaigns were less successful than those of his predecessors, leading to the loss of some Ottoman territories in the Caucasus and the Balkans.

1566-1574

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Selim BayraktarSelim I of Turkey

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Selim

Hope, Peace, End, Complete, Whole

🇮🇱Hebrew

שְׁלִים

אהבה ושלום, שלמות, שלוש

🇬🇷Greek

Σηλὴμ

Ελπίς, Ειρήνη, Τέλος

🇮🇹Latin

Selim

Spes, Pax, Finis

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