Every parent wants their kids to be safe–so much that they’ll even give them a name with the meaning. Following this, there are a host of lovely-sounding names that mean safe, with plenty for both boys and girls alike.
Salma is a girl’s name of Arabic origin which means “safe” or “to be safe.” Its popularity peaked here in the U.S. in 1999, so it could be time for a comeback. Similar to Salma, there’s the Italian Salvo for boys, which has the exact same meaning and is great for parents looking for a name with some European flavor.
Another Arabic-derived name for girls is Aminah, a beautiful name that rolls off the tongue. It’s also rising in popularity here, breaking the 300-mark of top baby names in 2024. Don’t forget Gonzalo, either–here’s another European favorite that originally came from its Germanic form Gundisalvus, which means “safe from war.” It’s a popular name for boys in Spain, but has yet to make waves over here; it’s never broken the 1000-mark of top baby names in the U.S.
For more baby names that mean safe, check out our long list below.
Abhayad
Meaning: Keeping safe
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Aminah
Meaning: Trustworthy
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Aslam
Meaning: Safer
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Bergljot
Meaning: Safe light
Origin: Old Norse
Gender: Boy
Chydleluve
Meaning: One who fights for the safety of his king
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Cobee
Meaning: One who is safe in the hands of God
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Elaf
Meaning: Safety, or security
Origin: Arabic, Pakistan
Gender: Boy
Elvisa
Meaning: Safe
Origin: English, Spanish
Gender: Girl
Ethen
Meaning: Safe
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Esam
Meaning: Safeguard
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Fenja
Meaning: Safety
Origin: Frisian, German
Gender: Girl
Fenneke
Meaning: Safety
Origin: Old German
Gender: Girl
Fritheswith
Meaning: One who is free and safe
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Geldfrith
Meaning: A tender of peace and safety
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Gonzalo
Meaning: Safe from war
Origin: Germanic
Gender: Boy
Haefen
Meaning: Safety
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Haven
Meaning: Place of Safety
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Heilke
Meaning: Healthy and safe
Origin: Frisian
Gender: Girl
Hifazat
Meaning: Security, safety
Origin: Urdu
Gender: Boy
Imman
Meaning: Safety
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Issam
Meaning: Safeguard
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Kavalan
Meaning: Safeguard
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Kushala
Meaning: Safe
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Larissa
Meaning: A safe protected place
Origin: Russian
Gender: Girl
Loreena
Meaning: A safety of the harbor
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Mahfouz
Meaning: The safeguarded one
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Maladh
Meaning: A safe place
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Meantoona
Meaning: One who is safe and worthy of trust
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Nagiah
Meaning: The safest person
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Najea
Meaning: The safe being, the safety
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Nivat
Meaning: A safe and secure person
Origin: Hindi
Gender: Boy
Raksa
Meaning: Indian
Origin: One who keeps us safe
Gender: Boy
Randee
Meaning: One who is safe and protected
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rayce
Meaning: The guarding, protective hands that keep you safe
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Saalim
Meaning: Safe
Origin: Muslim
Gender: Boy
Salama
Meaning: Safety and security
Origin: African, Arabic
Gender: Unisex
Salma
Meaning: Safe
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Salomon
Meaning: Safety and peace
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Salvo
Meaning: Safe
Origin: Italian
Gender: Boy
Selemah
Meaning: A safe place
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Sequester
Meaning: The place in safe-keeping, a trustee
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Sostrate
Meaning: Safe army
Origin: Ancient Greek
Gender: Girl
Suleman
Meaning: Safe
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Tamin
Meaning: Safety
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Trig
Meaning: A trustworthy or a safe person
Origin: Norse
Gender: Boy
Zigfrids
Meaning: Safety
Origin: Latvian, Russian
Gender: Boy
