A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
 











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Origin and Meaning of Solomon

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Solomon

Hebrew

Meaning of Solomon

The name Solomon comes from the Hebrew name Shlomo, which is derived from the Hebrew word "shalom" meaning "peace".

Famous bearers

King Solomon was a wise ruler of an empire centred on the united Kingdom of Israel. Legends say he was born in Jerusalem about 1000 BC and reigned over Israel from about 970 to 928 BC.

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