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Hebrew · Boy name

Solomon

“peace”

About the name Solomon

Solomon is a boy’s name derived from Hebrew, meaning ‘peace’, from the word shalom. In the Bible King Solomon is a prominent figure, known for his wisdom; he was the son of David and Bathsheba and built the First Temple in Jerusalem. Books traditionally linked to him include Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs. The name is used in Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities; in Arabic it is Sulayman. Shlomo is the modern Hebrew form.

Meaning
peace
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
SOL-uh-mun(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Salomon

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Middle names for Solomon

  • Solomon David
  • Solomon James
  • Solomon Michael
  • Solomon Joseph
  • Solomon Isaac

Questions about Solomon

What does Solomon mean?
Solomon is a Hebrew name meaning "peace".
How do you pronounce Solomon?
Solomon is pronounced SOL-uh-mun, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Solomon?
Variants of Solomon include Salomon.

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