Name
Salome
Meaning
Salome is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning “peace”.
Salome derives from shalom, the Hebrew word for peace, and in the Gospels Salome is one of the faithful women at the crucifixion; a different Salome danced for Herod, a scene Oscar Wilde and Strauss made infamous. In Georgia it remains a beloved national name.
A top-10 girls' name in the country of Georgia; rare in English.
Popularity in the United States
Girls
Ranked #951 in 2024 · peak #951 in 2024
Data: US Social Security Administration, top-1000 ranks.
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Salome is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning “peace”. Salome derives from shalom, the Hebrew word for peace, and in the Gospels Salome is one of the faithful women at the crucifixion; a different Salome danced for Herod, a scene Oscar Wilde and Strauss made infamous.
Salome is traditionally a feminine (girl) name. It is a top-10 girls' name in the country of Georgia; rare in English.
The name Salome comes from Hebrew. Salome derives from shalom, the Hebrew word for peace, and in the Gospels Salome is one of the faithful women at the crucifixion; a different Salome danced for Herod, a scene Oscar Wilde and Strauss made infamous. In Georgia it remains a beloved national name.
Salome is pronounced sah-LOH-may.
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