Shulamit: meaning of the Hebrew name
שׁוּלַמִּית
Pronounced shoo-la-MEET
Meaning of Shulamit
From shalom, peace and wholeness. Shulamit is the name given to the beloved in the Song of Songs: "Return, return, O Shulamite."
Return, return, O Shulammite; Return, return, that we may look upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulammite? As it were a dance of two companies.
שׁוּבִי שׁוּבִי הַשּׁוּלַמִּית שׁוּבִי שׁוּבִי וְנֶחֱזֶה־בָּךְ מַה־תֶּחֱזוּ בַּשּׁוּלַמִּית כִּמְחֹלַת הַמַּחֲנָיִם׃
Shulamit in Hebrew
Shulamit is written שולמית in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוּלַמִּית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- וVav
- לLamed
- מMem
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 786 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningpeace, wholeness
- Pronunciationshoo-la-MEET
- Hebrewשולמית
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shulamit ranked #92 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (194 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #82, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92 | 194 |
| 2023 | 82 | 218 |
| 2022 | 93 | 189 |
| 2021 | 104 | 167 |
| 2020 | 117 | 136 |
| 2019 | 119 | 133 |
| 2018 | 124 | 124 |
| 2017 | 126 | 113 |
| 2016 | 121 | 121 |
| 2015 | 115 | 134 |
| 2014 | 117 | 119 |
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 Shulamit
What does the name Shulamit mean?
From shalom, peace and wholeness. Shulamit is the name given to the beloved in the Song of Songs: "Return, return, O Shulamite."
How do you pronounce Shulamit?
Shulamit is pronounced shoo-la-MEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shulamit in Hebrew?
Shulamit is written שולמית in Hebrew (with vowel points: שׁוּלַמִּית).
Is Shulamit a biblical name?
Yes. Shulamit appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Song of Songs 7:1.
How popular is the name Shulamit in Israel?
In 2024, Shulamit ranked #92 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (194 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #82, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shulamit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שולמית adds up to 786 (Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Lamed 30 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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