مع السلامة (Arabic)

Where does "مع السلامة" come from?

The Arabic phrase 'ma‘a as-salāmah' literally translates to 'with safety.' This traditional farewell serves as a heartfelt wish for the person leaving, invoking protection and peace as they depart.

Full etymology tree

• مع السلامة (maʿa as-salāma) (Arabic), 'goodbye, farewell'
  • compound مع (maʿa) (Arabic), 'with, together with, accompanied by, in the company of'
  • compound سلامة (salāma) (Arabic), 'verbal noun of سَلِمَ (salima) (form I)'
    • derived سَلِمَ (salima) (Arabic), 'peace'

Updated July 2026

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