gender neutral
Shalom
peace
About Shalom
Peace radiates from this beautiful name, offering a gentle yet strong choice for parents seeking deeper meaning. Shalom carries cultural richness and spiritual significance that transcends its concise form. The name suggests harmony, completeness, and wellbeing—qualities every parent wishes for their child. Shalom has a melodic quality that makes it pleasant to speak and hear. It represents a conscious choice to embrace heritage and values through naming. The name works in diverse settings, introducing others to a concept that resonates universally. Shalom suggests someone who will approach life with wisdom, compassion, and balance. Parents who choose this name often value tradition while looking toward a hopeful future. The name's simplicity belies its profound depth of meaning. Shalom stands as a daily reminder of what truly matters in life. It pairs well with surnames from various backgrounds, creating beautiful name combinations. The name has gained broader appreciation beyond its traditional context, speaking to its universal appeal and timeless message.
Popularity of the Name Shalom
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| Ireland | |
|---|---|
| 2011 | #901 |
Top names by country: Ireland
Variations of Name Shalom
- Salam
- Selam
- Salama
Names Similar to Shalom
Nicknames for Shalom
- Shal
- Shally
- Lom
- Shay
Famous People Named Shalom
| Shalom Harlow | Canadian model and actress |
| Shalom Auslander | American author and essayist |
| Shalom Shpilman | Belarusian-Israeli businessman |
| Shalom Rokeach | Rebbe of the Belz Hasidic dynasty |
| Shalom Simhon | Israeli politician |
| Shalom Schwartzbard | Ukrainian-French assassin |
| Shalom Yoran | Israeli-American businessman and author |
| Shalom Luani | American football player |
| Shalom Cohen | Israeli rabbi and politician |
| Shalom Kital | Israeli footballer |
| Shalom Sebba | Brazilian racing driver |
| Shalom Shabazi | Yemenite Jewish poet and liturgical writer |
| Shalom Shar'abi | Moroccan-Israeli rabbi and Kabbalist |
| Shalom Nagar | Israeli singer and actor |
| Shalom Rabinovitz | Israeli basketball player |
| Shalom Ben-Chorin | German-Israeli theologian |
| Shalom Press | American composer and conductor |
| Shalom Bernholtz | South African Olympic cyclist |
| Shalom Hanoch | Israeli singer-songwriter |
Characters Named Shalom
| Shalom Singer | Character in Philip Roth's novel "The Anatomy Lesson" |
| Shalom Salah Shalom | Character in Amos Oz's novel "My Michael" |
| Shalom Michaelshvili | Character in Etgar Keret's short story "Breaking the Pig" |
| Shalom Yerushalmi | Character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's short story "The Last Demon" |
| Shalom Maelen | Character in Leah Goldberg's novel "And This is the Light" |
| Shalom Flach | Character in Yehoshua Kenaz's novel "Infiltration" |
| Shalom Feldman | Character in A.B. Yehoshua's novel "A Late Divorce" |
| Shalom Shiloh | Character in Aharon Appelfeld's novel "Badenheim 1939" |
| Shalom Goldman | Character in David Grossman's novel "Someone to Run With" |
| Shalom Saville | Character in Avram Davidson's short story "The House the Blakeneys Built" |
| Shalom Weinfeld | Character in S. Yizhar's novel "Days of Ziklag" |
| Shalom Trigano | Character in David Shahar's novel "Haifa" |
| Shalom Dayan | Character in Amalia Kahana-Carmon's novel "The Iron Tracks" |
| Shalom Roth | Character in Shulamith Hareven's novel "City of Many Days" |
| Shalom Darwish | Character in Sami Michael's novel "A Trumpet in the Wadi" |
| Shalom Rechtmann | Character in Savyon Liebrecht's novel "Apples from the Desert" |
| Shalom Ben-Ezri | Character in Yigal Mossinson's novel "The Seventh Day" |
| Shalom Witz | Character in Moshe Shamir's novel "His Friends and Family" |
| Shalom Be'er | Character in Meir Shalev's novel "Four Meals" |
| Shalom Avni | Character in Ronit Matalon's novel "The Sound of Our Steps" |