Salomon

The name Salomon belongs to the old biblical male first names and represents a non-denominational form of Shelomo or Schelomo (שְׁלֹמֹה), which has its origin in the Hebrew first name Schalom (שָׁלוֹם).

What does the name Salomon mean?

Salomon is a historical biblical male first name that is regarded as a non-denominational variant of Shelomo or Schelomo (שְׁלֹמֹה) and is derived from the Hebrew name Schalom (שָׁלוֹם). The meaning of the name is 'the peaceful one' or 'the peace-bringer'. Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew language, derived from the element shâlôm (שָׁלוֹם), which stands for 'the peace', 'the wholeness', 'the friendship', or 'complete'. The Spanish variant of the name is Salomón. The name became known through King Salomon of Israel and Judah, who lived in the 9th century BC and is famous for his justice, wisdom, and intelligence. In the Old Testament, he is mentioned as the son of David and Bathsheba. The term 'Solomonic judgment' is still used today when it comes to fair and wise decisions. Salomon can also appear as a surname. Other forms include Schelomoh, Shlomo (Hebrew), Salomo, Salomone (Italian), Süleyman (Turkish), Solomon, Souleymane (Arabic), Sulaiman (Arabic), Suleiman, Suleimanus, and Sulayman. Female variants of the name are Salome, Saloma, Salomeja, Salomea, Solomonida, and Zulema.

Where does the name Salomon come from?

The first name Salomon has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the peaceful one'.

How do you pronounce Salomon?

The pronunciation of Salomon is three syllables and sounds harmonious. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Sa-lo-mon' [ˈzaːlomoːn] or [zaˈloːmɔn]. The open 'a' at the beginning gives the sound warmth and breadth, while the repeated 'o' structure in the following syllables creates a calm, round vibration. The name ends softly with the sound '-n', giving it a harmonious conclusion. Salomon radiates dignity and timelessness and shows a clear syllable structure, sonorous depth, and cultivated presence.

When is the name day of Salomon?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Salomon is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 827. In the last ten years, Salomon has been chosen as a first name approximately 180 times, placing it at 1,676th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 1,634th.

Nicknames & pet names

Salami / Salek / Sali / Salito / Salo / Salu / Schlomo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ephraim Salomon Unger (German mathematician)
• Ernst Gebhard Salomon Anschütz (composer from Germany)
• Ernst Salomon Cyprian (theologian from Germany)
• Gustav Salomon Tillberg (Swedish mathematician)
• Johann Salomon Hattenbach (German physician)
• Karl Friedrich Salomon Liscovius (physician from Germany)
• King Salomon (King of Judah)
• Salomon Alberti (German physician)
• Salomon Bengondo (Cameroonian footballer)
• Salomon Berdugo (Moroccan writer)
• Salomon Bochner (mathematician from the USA)
• Salomon David Steinberg (Swiss writer)
• Salomon de Bray (Dutch painter)
• Salomon de Caus (French physicist)
• Salomon Doeblin (physician from Germany)
• Salomon Eberhard Henschen (physician from Sweden)
• Salomon Friedländer (German writer)
• Salomon Gessner (Swiss lyricist & artist)
• Salomon Hermann Mosenthal (Austrian writer)
• Salomon Hirschfelder (German painter)