Salman is a distinguished Arabic name for boys, meaning safe, secure, or peaceful. It carries connotations of well-being and protection. The name holds significant historical and religious importance in Islam, notably associated with Salman the Persian (Salman al-Farsi), a prominent companion (Sahabi) of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his wisdom and advice. The name is extremely popular across Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia (where the current king is Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud), Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It is also common in South Asia.