Solomon

The name Solomon is an English variant of the name Salomon. This, in turn, is a universal form of Shelomo.

What does the name Solomon mean?

Solomon is derived as the English form of Salomon, which is a non-denominational variant of Shelomo or Schelomo (שְׁלֹמֹה). It originally comes from Shalom (שָׁלוֹם). Its direct translation is "the peaceful one" or "the prince of peace". The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and is derived from shâlôm (שָׁלוֹם), meaning "the peace", "the wholeness", "the friendship", "the well-being", "the happiness", or "complete". The name became famous through Solomon, the King of Israel and Judah, who lived in the 9th century BC and was known for his justice, prudence, and wisdom. In the Old Testament, he is the son of David and Bathsheba. The term "Solomonic judgment" is still used today to describe a fair and wise judgment. Solomon is also commonly found as a surname. Alternatives of the name include Schelomoh, Shlomo (Hebrew), Salomo, Salomone (Italian), Süleyman (Turkish), Souleymane (Arabic), Sulaiman (Arabic), Suleiman, Suleimanus, and Sulayman. Female variants include Salome, Saloma, Salomeja, Salomea, Solomonida, and Zulema.

Where does the name Solomon come from?

The name Solomon has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means "the peaceful one".

How do you pronounce Solomon?

The name Solomon is three syllables and has a melodic sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "So-lo-mon" [ˈzoːlomon] or [ˈsoːlomon]. It begins with a long, rounded O sound that has a calm aura. The even syllable structure provides a flowing rhythm. The soft consonants give the name a harmonious note, while the darker vowels add depth. Overall, Solomon sounds traditional and dignified - calm, yet sonically present.

When is the name day of Solomon?

The name day for Solomon is celebrated on March 13 and September 2.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Solomon enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,344th on the list of the most common male first names and reached its best position in 2012 at 866th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 290 times, placing it at 1,248th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,341st.

Nicknames & pet names

Moto / Salo / Schlomo / Silo / Solo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Francis Solomon Lewental (publisher from Poland)
• Park Solomon (Korean actor)
• Solomon Adlivankin (Russian linguist)
• Solomon Alabi (basketball player from Nigeria)
• Solomon Burke (American singer)
• Solomon Dubno (writer from Russia)
• Solomon Ettinger (writer from Poland)
• Solomon G. Brown (writer from the USA)
• Solomon Gordon (British film actor)
• Solomon Grigorievich Levitt (geneticist from England)
• Solomon Hardy (British cricketer)
• Solomon J. Buchsbaum (Polish physicist)
• Solomon Joseph Solomon (painter from England)
• Solomon Kane (character in the fantasy/action film "Solomon Kane")
• Solomon Konstantinovich Apt (1921–2010, Russian translator of German literature)
• Solomon Kullback (American mathematician)
• Solomon Kvirkvelia (Georgian footballer)
• Solomon Levy (cricketer from England)
• Solomon Liebgold (Polish actor)
• Solomon Mandelkern (writer from Great Britain)