Shalem: meaning of the Hebrew name
שָׁלֵם
Pronounced sha-LEM
Meaning of Shalem
Shalem means wholeness, integrity and uprightness. It was also the ancient name of Jerusalem: "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine."
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine; and he was priest of God the Most High.
וּמַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק מֶלֶךְ שָׁלֵם הוֹצִיא לֶחֶם וָיָיִן וְהוּא כֹהֵן לְאֵל עֶלְיוֹן׃
Shalem in Hebrew
Shalem is written שלם in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁלֵם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- לLamed
- מMem
Gematria value: 370 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningwhole
- Pronunciationsha-LEM
- Hebrewשלם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shalem was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shalem
What does the name Shalem mean?
Shalem means wholeness, integrity and uprightness. It was also the ancient name of Jerusalem: "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine."
How do you pronounce Shalem?
Shalem is pronounced sha-LEM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shalem in Hebrew?
Shalem is written שלם in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁלֵם).
Is Shalem a biblical name?
Yes. Shalem appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 14:18.
What is the gematria of Shalem?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שלם adds up to 370 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40).
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