Solomon
From Blattman genealogy
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| Meaning | "Peaceable" |
| Related names | Salomon Salamon |
| Popularity | Behind the Name |
Solomon is from the Hebrew Sh'lomoh, signifying "peaceable". Most notably from the Biblical story of King David's Son and successor. Solomon is found in many different languages.
Description
Jewish name found in many languages differnt languages (Arabic, Soliman or Suleyman; Dutch, Salomo; French, Salomon; German, Salomon; Greek, Solomon; Hungarian, Salamon; Italian, Salomone; Latin, Salomon; Polish, Salomon; Portuguese, Salomao. Spanish, Salomon.). It is the vernacular form of the Biblical Hebrew male personal name Shelomo (a derivative of shalom ‘peace’). This was fairly widespread in the Middle Ages among Christians; it has for generations been a popular Jewish name. In the Bible it is the name of King David’s successor, noted for his wisdom. Among Christians it was also used as a nickname for a man who was considered wise. In North America it is also found as an Anglicized form of Salomon and Salamon.
