Origin, Meaning, And History Of Shlomo
Shlomo is a common Hebrew name meaning ‘peaceable.’ It is the modern Hebrew variant of Solomon, which is derived from the Hebrew name Shelomoh. This name is biblical and appears in the Old Testament. King Solomon, the son of King David and Bathsheba, was a famous king of Israel known for his wealth, wisdom, and kindness. He built the first Temple in Jerusalem and was believed to be the author of the Book of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. Shalom is one of the most common variants of Shlomo.
Although this name is biblical, it was never very popular among Christians and was favored by Jewish people. One notable person with the name Solomon is an 11th-century Hungarian king.
The name has undergone several changes in different regions, including Selim, Selman, Sulejman, Saleem, Salem, Salim, Salman, Sulaiman, Salomão, Szlomo, Souleymane, and Zalman in different languages and countries. Nicknames for this name include Sol, Solly, Shlo, Slomo, and Mo.
While this name has been popular in Israel and Palestine, ranking among the top 100 in Israel, it took some time for it to reach English-speaking countries. Even after entering the US, the name took some time to catch on. In the late 20th century, it was rarely used as a name for baby boys. However, its popularity has since increased.
Despite being an ancient and holy name, Shlomo is not often mentioned in pop culture. One of the most important mentions of the name comes in the book Night by Nobel laureate and American writer Elie Wiesel. Born in Romania, Wiesel was a holocaust survivor and the book was based on his experience. His father’s name wasShlomo Wieseland is a central figure in the novel as well.
The other appearance of the name in books or films is as a character in South Park namedShlomo, who appears in the episode Jewbilee. However,Shlomo Groupis the name of one of the largest investment and holdings groups in Israel.
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Famous People With The Name Shlomo
- Shlomo AmarFormer Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel and current Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem
- Shlomo GlicksteinIsraeli professional tennis player, World No.28 in doubles and No. 22 in singles
- Shlomo CarlebachRabbi, spiritual leader, and singer, known as ‘the singing rabbi’
- Shlomo GronichIsraeli composer, singer, and songwriter
- Shlomo DovratIsraeli high-tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Viola Ventures
- Shlomo AvinerIsraeli Orthodox rabbi and spiritual leaders of the Religious Zionist movement
Shlomo On The Popularity Chart
Shlomo has seen a steady rise in popularity in the last few decades. Take a look at these Social Security Administration graphs to get an idea.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, Shlomo was rarely used. It was given to only 41 babies per million. However, with time, the popularity of the name rose with some dips in between. In 2021, 198 babies per million shared this name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980, Shlomo ranked 13,684. Its rank rose in 1984 when it ranked at 13,595. However, the name’s position dropped gradually. In 2008, it ranked 21,960. It recovered later, ranking 18,613 in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Shlomo
If you like how Shlomo sounds and want to explore more names that sound similar, you can take a look at these names.
Popular Sibling Names For Shlomo
Boy Sibling Names For Shlomo
Chalam
Chalmers
Chaloem
Chelem
Chellamani
Chellamuthu
Chilemba
Chul-Moo
Shalimoon
Shallum
Girl Sibling Names For Shlomo
Chaela
Chaeli
Chailyn
Chalama
Chalantika
Chalchihuitlcue
Chalchiuitl
Chalice
Chalina
Challa
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Names With Similar Meaning As Shlomo
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Shlomo?
Shlomo means one who is peaceful and brings peace.
2. What is the origin of the name Shlomo?
Shlomo has a Hebrew origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Shlomo?
Shlomo is pronounced as shloh-moh.
4. What are the variations or alternative spellings of the name Shlomo?
最常见的变体什洛莫是希伯来name Shalom. Other variants in different languages include Selim and Selman in Albanian,Solomonin English,SalamaandSalimin Arabic, andZalmanin Yiddish.
5. Which middle names may pair well with Shlomo?
