Muslim boy name
Salih: name meaning
صالح
“Righteous, virtuous”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Salih, sent to the people of Thamud.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Salih mean?
Salih (صالح) means "Righteous, virtuous". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Salih a Muslim name?
Yes. Salih is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Salih, sent to the people of Thamud.
Is Salih mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Salih, sent to the people of Thamud.