Salomè

Origin and meaning of Salomè

Salomè comes from Hebrew Shalom, 'peace, wholeness, well-being' — a very ancient name with a serene, auspicious meaning. In the Gospels it is borne by one of the women who followed Jesus and found his tomb empty. Common in Italy, Germany and France, where it stresses the final syllable, it has an exotic, elegant sound. History also knew Salome Alexandra, the wise queen of Judea. It is a rare, captivating name, prized for its musicality and biblical roots.

Variants around the world

How Salomè sounds in other languages.

Famous people

• Salomè Alessandra— queen