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Selima

Gender  Female
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Peaceful, peace; of Selim, of Selmah; helmet of God; safe.

Related Names

Feminine of Solomon.

Famous Usage

Selima appeared in Thomas Gray's famous 1747 poem 'Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes', written about Horace Walpole's cat.

Screen Details

Selima appears in various literary works, most notably as the aforementioned cat in Gray's poem, which has been adapted into children's books and educational materials.

Personality Plus

Elegant, graceful, and slightly mysterious - perfect for a sophisticated pet with a regal bearing and independent spirit. The name suggests refinement and classical beauty.

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