Shalom: meaning of the Hebrew name
שָׁלוֹם
Pronounced shah-LOM
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #66 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Shalom
Shalom means peace and wholeness, the greeting used both on meeting and on parting. In Jewish tradition it is counted among the names of God.
Shalom in Hebrew
Shalom is written שלום in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁלוֹם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- לLamed
- וVav
- מMem
Gematria value: 376 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpeace
- Pronunciationshah-LOM
- Hebrewשלום
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shalom ranked #66 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (262 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #65, in 2021.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66 | 262 |
| 2023 | 73 | 228 |
| 2022 | 77 | 218 |
| 2021 | 65 | 269 |
| 2020 | 69 | 247 |
| 2019 | 73 | 238 |
| 2018 | 79 | 233 |
| 2017 | 72 | 242 |
| 2016 | 83 | 226 |
| 2015 | 73 | 235 |
| 2014 | 79 | 221 |
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 Shalom
What does the name Shalom mean?
Shalom means peace and wholeness, the greeting used both on meeting and on parting. In Jewish tradition it is counted among the names of God.
How do you pronounce Shalom?
Shalom is pronounced shah-LOM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shalom in Hebrew?
Shalom is written שלום in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁלוֹם).
How popular is the name Shalom in Israel?
In 2024, Shalom ranked #66 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (262 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #65, in 2021. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shalom?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שלום adds up to 376 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Mem 40).
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