Salomo

The first name Salomo represents a biblical variant of the Hebrew name Shelomo or Schelomo (שְׁלֹמֹה) and is used in both German and Dutch. Its roots trace back to the ancient Hebrew name Shalom (שָׁלוֹם).

What does the name Salomo mean?

Salomo is a name that literally means 'the peaceful one' or 'the tranquil one.' It comes from the Ancient Hebrew language and is derived from the word shâlôm (שָׁלוֹם), which describes peace, wholeness, friendship, or completeness. The name is famous due to the Israelite King Salomo, known for his wisdom, who lived in the 9th century BC. In the Old Testament, he is mentioned as the son of David and Bathsheba. The term 'Solomonic judgment' is still commonly used today and stands for a fair and wise judgment. Variants of the name include Schelomoh, Shlomo (Hebrew), Salomon, Salomone (Italian), Süleyman (Turkish), Solomon, Souleymane (Arabic), Sulaiman (Arabic), Suleiman, Suleimanus, and Sulayman. Female forms of the name include Salome, Saloma, Salomeja, Salomea, Solomonida, and Zulema.

Where does the name Salomo come from?

The name Salomo has Ancient Hebrew origins and means 'the peaceful one.'

How do you pronounce Salomo?

The pronunciation of Salomo is three syllables and ends openly: 'Sa-lo-mo' [zaˈloːmo]. The repeated 'o' structure gives the name a round, harmonious sound. The emphasis is on the middle syllable, which adds volume to the name. The open final vowel provides a gentle rounding. Salomo radiates dignity and fullness of sound – a name that possesses a clear syllable structure, a warm timbre, and timeless presence.

When is the name day of Salomo?

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

Popularity

In Germany, the name Salomo enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015 when it reached 1,346th place. In the last ten years, Salomo has been used as a first name about 100 times, which earned it 2,332nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,747th.

Nicknames & pet names

Momo / Sali / Salo / Schlomo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jakob ben Salomo Chabib (Scholar from Spain)
• Johann Salomo Christoph Schweigger (Physicist from Germany)
• Johann Salomo Semler (German theologian)
• Joseph Salomo Delmedigo (Astronomer)
• King Salomo (King of Israel 970 BC)
• Salomo Aschkenasi (Physician)
• Salomo Friedlaender (German philosopher)
• Salomo Glassius (German theologian)
• Salomo ha-Adani (Scholar)
• Salomo Heinrich Vestring (German theologian)
• Salomo Juda Rapoport (Scholar)
• Salomo Konstantin Titius (American physician)
• Salomo Löwisohn (Poet)
• Salomo Luria (Scholar)
• Salomo Ntuve (Swedish boxer)
• Woldemar Salomo Hausdorf (Theologian from Germany)