Zulema
Fact sheet
- Name
- Zulema
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Zulema is regarded as the Arabic form of Salome, which represents the female counterpart of the biblical name Solomon. The latter has its roots in the Hebrew word shalom (שָׁלוֹם).
What does the name Zulema mean?
Zulema is understood as the Arabic variant of Salome, the female form of the biblical name Solomon. This name is derived from the Hebrew shalom (שָׁלוֹם). In English translation, it means 'the Peaceful' as well as 'the Princess of Peace'. The origins of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew language, where the word shâlôm stands for 'peace', 'wholeness', 'friendship', 'well-being', 'happiness', or 'completeness'. Salome is also the name of a Christian saint who was among the women who witnessed the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Alternatives to Zulema include Saloma, Salomeja, Salomea, and Solomonida. Male variants include Schelomoh, Shlomo (Hebrew), Salomo, Salomone (Italian), Süleyman (Turkish), as well as Solomon, Souleymane (Arabic), Sulaiman (Arabic), Suleiman, Suleimanus, and Sulayman.
Where does the name Zulema come from?
The name Zulema has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the Peaceful'.
How do you pronounce Zulema?
Zu-le-ma
Popularity
In Germany, Zulema is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most popular female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given fewer than ten times and ranks 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Zulema is ranked 11,574th. Regarding global popularity, here are the latest rankings of Zulema in the name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Lema / Zule / Zuschi / Zuza / Zuzu
Famous people
- Zulema de la Cruz (Spanish composer)
- Zulema Esther Gonzalez Borbon (actress from Argentina)
- Zulema Zahir (character from the series 'Vis a Vis')
Frequently asked questions about the name Zulema
Where does the name Zulema come from?
The name Zulema has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is widespread in the Arabic language.
What does the name Zulema mean?
Zulema is understood as the Arabic variant of Salome and means 'the Peaceful', derived from the Hebrew word shalom, which stands for peace and well-being.
How popular is the name Zulema?
The popularity of the name Zulema varies by region, but it can be found in various cultures and countries.