Shlomo
Shlomo is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “his peace, peaceful.” It ranked #965 in the United States in 2025. Shlomo is the original Hebrew form of Solomon, from 'shalom' (peace).
how do you pronounce Shlomo?
SHLOH-moh
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what does Shlomo mean?
The name Shlomo means “his peace, peaceful.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Shlomo is the original Hebrew form of Solomon, from 'shalom' (peace). King Shlomo (Solomon) was the wisest of all kings, builder of the First Temple in Jerusalem. His judgment, wisdom, and authorship of Proverbs and Song of Songs made him an archetype of wise leadership. The Hebrew form preserves the name's authentic, ancient resonance.
where does the name Shlomo come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Shlomo, transliterated from Hebrew as šəlōmōʰ, comes from the word for 'peace' and is the Hebrew form of the name rendered in English as Solomon — confirming the 'peace' meaning given elsewhere.
the history of Shlomo
Wikipedia identifies Shlomo (also spelled Szlomo) as the Hebrew name of the Israelite King Solomon, and notes it remains a popular name among Jews, especially in Israel; nothing here confirms the specific claims about Solomon's Temple-building or authorship found elsewhere.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #965 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Shlomo?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Shlomo?
- King Solomon/Shlomo (wisest king of Israel, builder of the First Temple)
- Shlomo Carlebach (influential Jewish rabbi and singer-songwriter)
what names go well with Shlomo?
Sibling names that share Shlomo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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