Salome
/S-AH-L-OW-M-IY/
Peace, from Hebrew shalom (שָׁלוֹם), the same root as Solomon and Jerusalem. The name was common among Jewish women in the Second Temple period and appears in early gospel manuscripts as one of the women present at the crucifixion and empty tomb. Separately, the unnamed dancing daughter of Herodias was later identified as Salome in non-canonical sources, giving the name a dual legacy of devotion and notoriety.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Salome is a Christian girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Peace, from Hebrew shalom (שָׁלוֹם), the same root as Solomon and Jerusalem. The name was common among Jewish women in the Second Temple period and appears in early gospel manuscripts as one of the women present at the crucifixion and empty tomb. Separately, the unnamed dancing daughter of Herodias was later identified as Salome in non-canonical sources, giving the name a dual legacy of devotion and notoriety.”.
Salome is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Peace, from Hebrew shalom (שָׁלוֹם), the same root as Solomon and Jerusalem. The name was common among Jewish women in the Second Temple period and appears in early gospel manuscripts as one of the women present at the crucifixion and empty tomb. Separately, the unnamed dancing daughter of Herodias was later identified as Salome in non-canonical sources, giving the name a dual legacy of devotion and notoriety." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among European, Arab, Israeli families, Salome carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Salome
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Salome lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Salome's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Salome's saint & feast day →What does Salome's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Salome resonates in either tradition.
Salome's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Salome's full reading →
Does Salome go with your family's names?
Salome breaks into 6 sounds: /S-AH-L-OW-M-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Salome sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Salome beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Salome — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Salome
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From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Salome
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Common questions about Salome
What does the name Salome mean?
Salome means "Peace, from Hebrew shalom (שָׁלוֹם), the same root as Solomon and Jerusalem. The name was common among Jewish women in the Second Temple period and appears in early gospel manuscripts as one of the women present at the crucifixion and empty tomb. Separately, the unnamed dancing daughter of Herodias was later identified as Salome in non-canonical sources, giving the name a dual legacy of devotion and notoriety.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Salome a boy or girl name?
Salome is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Salome?
Salome is of Hebrew origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Arab, Israeli families.
Is Salome a Christian name?
Yes. Salome is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Salome mean in Hebrew?
Salome originates from Hebrew, where it means "Peace, from Hebrew shalom (שָׁלוֹם), the same root as Solomon and Jerusalem. The name was common among Jewish women in the Second Temple period and appears in early gospel manuscripts as one of the women present at the crucifixion and empty tomb. Separately, the unnamed dancing daughter of Herodias was later identified as Salome in non-canonical sources, giving the name a dual legacy of devotion and notoriety.."
What are common nicknames for Salome?
Common short forms of Salome include Salo, Sali.
What is the numerology of Salome?
Salome has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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