What does Salam mean?

Salam (Peace - Arabic greeting) For example: "Salam aleikum! (Peace be upon you!)"

Where does the slang word Salam come from?

Salam is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Salam?

Salam can also mean: Salam (Peace greeting)

Salam

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Salam definition 1

Salam (Peace - Arabic greeting)

"Salam aleikum! (Peace be upon you!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Salam definition 2

Salam (Peace greeting)

"Salam aleikum frère (Peace be upon you brother)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Salam 🇩🇿 Algeria

Peace/hello/goodbye

"Salam, see you later"

Salama 🇸🇩 Sudan

Salama (Salama)

"Salama fi nil azraq (Salama in Blue Nile)"

🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso Slang

Burkina Faso slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1733 Burkina Faso slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Salam" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Salam 🇩🇿 Algeria

Peace/hello/goodbye

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