Surname · Arabic origin
Saleh
Meaning
The surname Saleh means Righteous, virtuous.
Origin
Arabic
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Saleh
Saleh (Ṣāliḥ) means “righteous” or “virtuous.”
What kind of surname is Saleh?
Saleh is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Arabic naming tradition — you can read how Arabic surnames were formed on our Arabic last names page.
Variants & spellings of Saleh
You may also see this surname written as:
- Salah
Other Arabic surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Saleh mean?
The surname Saleh means Righteous, virtuous. Saleh (Ṣāliḥ) means “righteous” or “virtuous.”
Where does the surname Saleh come from?
Saleh is a surname of Arabic origin.
What kind of surname is Saleh?
Saleh is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Saleh?
Variant spellings of Saleh include Salah.
What are other Arabic surnames?
Other Arabic surnames include Amin, Aziz, Baghdadi, Haddad, Hakim, Halabi.