Salih
In Arabic: صَالِح
The name of a Qur’anic prophet; understood as truthfulness, uprightness, and righteous conduct.
اسم نبيٍّ ورد في القرآن، ويُفهَم منه الصِّدق والاستقامة وصلاح السيرة بين الناس.
- Boy name
- Qur'anic
- Faith
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Pan-Arab
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صَالِح, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Salih mean?
- The name of a Qur’anic prophet; understood as truthfulness, uprightness, and righteous conduct.
- Is Salih a boy or a girl name?
- Salih is a boy name.
- How is Salih written in English?
- Salih in Arabic: صَالِح.
- Does Salih fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.