Salome

See also: Salomè and Salomé

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Σαλώμη (Salṓmē), from Hebrew שְׁלוֹמִית‎ (sh'lomít) (belonging to the same root as שָׁלוֹם‎ (shalóm, “peace”)).

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /səˈloʊmi/

Proper noun

Salome

1. A name ascribed to the stepdaughter of Herod who asked for the execution of John the Baptist.
2. (biblical) A woman mentioned in Mark 16:1, present at the crucifixion of Christ.
3. (rare) A female given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], masculine equivalent Solomon

Related terms

• shalom
• Shalom
• Shlomo
• Shula
• Shulamith
• Solomon

 

Anagrams

• Meolas, almose, amoles, lame-os, lameos, maleos, selma'o, semola

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzaːlomeː/, /ˈzaːlomə/

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Proper noun

Salome f (genitive Salomes or Salome)

1. a female given name from Hebrew

Usage notes

• In German-speaking countries, Salome is most likely given to honor the woman in Mark 16:1.