| Meaning | peace, harmony |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sho-lom |
The name Sholom carries a profound meaning rooted in its Hebrew origin. Derived from the word "שָׁלוֹם" (shalom), it symbolizes the aspiration for a life of peace and wholeness. Parents who choose the name Sholom for their baby boys convey a wish for their child to lead a harmonious and balanced existence. This timeless name not only connects to a rich cultural heritage but also serves as a reminder of the universal value of tranquility.
With variations such as Solomon and Salomon, the name Sholom maintains a sense of dignity and grace across languages. It evokes a sense of wisdom and serenity, making it a choice that resonates deeply. Whether used in its full form or adorned with endearing nicknames like Sholly or Sol, Sholom is a name that carries a gentle strength, suitable for boys destined to grow into compassionate and peaceful individuals.
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| Sholom Aleichem | Ukrainian-born Jewish writer |
| Sholom Dovber Schneersohn | Fifth Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic dynasty |
| Sholom Secunda | American composer |
| Sholom Asch | Polish-Jewish novelist and playwright |
| Sholom Rokeach | Belzer Rebbe, a Hasidic rabbi |
| Sholom Rubashkin | American businessman |
| Sholom Mordechai Schwadron | Renowned rabbi and lecturer |
| Sholom Shachne Zohn | Hasidic rebbe and Holocaust survivor |
| Sholom Schwartz | American labor leader |
| Sholom Shachna | 18th-century rabbi and Talmudic scholar |
| Sholom Shmaryahu Levin | Russian revolutionary and politician |
| Sholom Tsadik | 19th-century Hebrew writer |
| Sholom Rivkin | Hasidic rabbi and leader |
| Sholom Ber Soloveitchik | Orthodox rabbi and Talmudic scholar |
| Sholom Rivas | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Sholom Schwartzbard | Ukrainian-Jewish assassin and political activist |
| Sholom Yehuda Gross | Rabbi and author |
| Sholom Twerski | American Hasidic rabbi and community leader |
| Sholom Lipskar | South African-born American rabbi |
| Sholom M. Glickstein | A character in Neil Simon's play "Brighton Beach Memoirs" |
| Sholom Itzkowitz | A character in Chaim Potok's novel "The Promise" |
| Sholom Rabinowitz | A character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's story "Gimpel the Fool" |
| Sholom Schimmel | The protagonist of a one-man show "Sholom Aleichem - Laughter Through Tears" |
| Sholom "Shloime" Gursky | A character in Daniel Pinkwater's novel "Lizard Music" |
| Sholom Krinsky | A character in Chaim Potok's novel "My Name Is Asher Lev" |
| Sholom Shpilman | A character in Jonathan Safran Foer's novel "Everything Is Illuminated" |
| Sholom Dov Ber | A character in Meir Shalev's novel "Four Meals" |
| Sholom Feldblum | A character in Herman Wouk's novel "This Is My God" |
| Sholom Mordche | A character in Anzia Yezierska's novel "The Bread Givers" |
| Sholom Rubashkin | A character in Hella Winston's non-fiction book "Unchosen" |
| Sholom "Sholly" Yellin | A character in Myron Levoy's novel "Alan and Naomi" |
| Sholom "Solly" Grombacher | A character in J.D. Salinger's short story "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" |
| Sholom "Shloime" Feinsilver | A character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's story "The Cafeteria" |