salam
Muslim peace salutation
Salam is an Arabic greeting meaning "peace," used throughout the Muslim world and in regions with Arabic influence.
It's a shortened form of *as-salamu alaykum* ("peace be upon you"), the traditional Islamic greeting.
English speakers encounter it in international contexts or communities with Middle Eastern heritage: He greeted us with a warm salam.
Common spoken greeting
- hiInformal spoken salutation
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
- salutationsFormal words of welcome
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
peace be upon you · assalamu alaikum · farewell · meeting · parting · handshake · embrace · bow
Undisturbed peacefulness
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- calmFree from agitation
- safetyFreedom from harm
wellbeing · pax · accord · blessing · wholeness · surrender · submission · reconciliation
High regard, moral dignity
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
courtesy · dignity · esteem · tribute · veneration · obeisance · salute · recognition
hello
Common spoken greeting
- hiInformal spoken salutation
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
- salutationsFormal words of welcome
peace be upon you · welcome · assalamu alaikum · farewell · meeting · parting · handshake · embrace · bow · gesture
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
safety · wellbeing · pax · accord · blessing · wholeness · surrender · submission · reconciliation · goodwill
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
acknowledgment · courtesy · dignity · esteem · tribute · veneration · obeisance · salute · recognition · formality
salat
Islamic obligatory prayer
submission · worship · blessing · hadith · Quran · faith · devotion · reverence · piety
salamfarewell
Leave-taking expression
goodbye · adieu · vale · parting · valediction
- salaam alaikumArabic greeting meaning peace