Shlomo: meaning of the Hebrew name
שְׁלֹמֹה
Pronounced shlo-MO
Meaning of Shlomo
Shlomo comes from shalom, peace, and shlemut, wholeness. King Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba, was the wisest of men and built the Temple in Jerusalem.
And David comforted Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her; and she bore a son, and called his name Solomon. And the LORD loved him;
וַיְנַחֵם דָּוִד אֵת בַּת־שֶׁבַע אִשְׁתּוֹ וַיָּבֹא אֵלֶיהָ וַיִּשְׁכַּב עִמָּהּ וַתֵּלֶד בֵּן (ויקרא) [וַתִּקְרָא] אֶת־שְׁמוֹ שְׁלֹמֹה וַיהֹוָה אֲהֵבוֹ׃
Shlomo in Hebrew
Shlomo is written שלמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁלֹמֹה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- לLamed
- מMem
- הHe
Gematria value: 375 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningpeace
- Pronunciationshlo-MO
- Hebrewשלמה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shlomo ranked #26 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (664 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #24, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | 664 |
| 2023 | 24 | 708 |
| 2022 | 25 | 628 |
| 2021 | 28 | 635 |
| 2020 | 27 | 616 |
| 2019 | 27 | 664 |
| 2018 | 30 | 622 |
| 2017 | 29 | 605 |
| 2016 | 31 | 564 |
| 2015 | 28 | 623 |
| 2014 | 31 | 580 |
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 Shlomo
What does the name Shlomo mean?
Shlomo comes from shalom, peace, and shlemut, wholeness. King Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba, was the wisest of men and built the Temple in Jerusalem.
How do you pronounce Shlomo?
Shlomo is pronounced shlo-MO in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shlomo in Hebrew?
Shlomo is written שלמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁלֹמֹה).
Is Shlomo a biblical name?
Yes. Shlomo appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Samuel 12:24.
How popular is the name Shlomo in Israel?
In 2024, Shlomo ranked #26 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (664 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #24, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shlomo?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שלמה adds up to 375 (Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40 + He 5).
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