Salome
sah-LOH-mee
A name meaning “peace,” long linked to a biblical woman honored for her devotion.
Meaning
Salome is traditionally connected with the Hebrew root for “peace” and appears in Greek form in later Christian and classical usage. The excerpts also connect it with Solomon, reinforcing the same peace-based sense. In Christian naming tradition, it was especially valued through Salome’s association with the women at the sepulchre.
Origin
HebrewGreekfeminine
Fun fact
The excerpts note that Salome is surprisingly uncommon in some places despite its strong biblical associations, while Switzerland preserved forms like Salomeli and Salomea.