Solomon
peaceful
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Pronunciation
- SOL-uh-mun
- Popularity
- rising
Common nicknames
SolSolly
About the name Solomon
Solomon is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "peaceful". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in Ethiopia.
Solomon shares a root with shalom, peace. He is a king in the Hebrew Bible, a prophet in Islam as Suleiman, and — importantly for Ethiopian families — the founder figure of the Solomonic dynasty, which traced Ethiopian emperors to him and the Queen of Sheba. That gives the name particular standing in the Ethiopian diaspora as well as in Jewish and Christian use.
Variants and spellings: Shlomo, Suleiman, Selamawit (fem. Ethiopian).
Popularity trend: Solomon has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
Reviewed by the Babbloom Editorial Team. Read our editorial methodology.
Frequently asked about Solomon
- What does the name Solomon mean?
- Solomon means "peaceful". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in Ethiopia.
- Where does the name Solomon come from?
- Solomon originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Solomon a boy or girl name?
- Solomon is a boy name.