Shalimar

The first name Shalimar, used for girls, has its roots in Arabic. It could be translated into German as 'the female builder', derived from the Arabic term shah al-'imarat, which means 'the builder'.

What does the name Shalimar mean?

Shalimar is a female first name that originates from Arabic. It is possibly translated as 'the female builder', which is derived from the Arabic expression shah al-'imarat, meaning 'the builder'. Alternatively, the name may also have its roots in Sanskrit, where it means 'the abode of love' or 'the garden of eternal love'. Furthermore, a famous garden in Kashmir bears the same name. Another variant of this name is Shalima.

Where does the name Shalimar come from?

The name Shalimar has Arabic origins and means 'the female builder'. It is composed of the Arabic words shah al-'imarat, which means 'the builder'. The name is common in English and Oriental languages.

How do you pronounce Shalimar?

Sha-li-mar

Popularity

In Germany, Shalimar is one of the less common first names. The name currently ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching 5,539th place. In the last ten years, Shalimar has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,533rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Imar / Shal / Shally / Shaly

Famous people

• Shalimar Fox (character from the TV series 'Mutant X')