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Shloma

SHLO-mah

Shloma is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Yiddish form of Solomon, meaning "peace."”. It currently ranks #4157 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2018.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Shloma Means

A Yiddish form of Solomon, meaning "peace."

The Story of Shloma

He carries a name that echoes King Solomon's wisdom and the profound peace of the Yiddish tongue.

Shloma is a Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Shlomo, meaning 'peace.' It is a direct echo of the biblical King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom and his reign of peace. The name traveled through Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, carrying with it centuries of tradition and a deep yearning for tranquility and understanding.

Saying 'Shloma' feels like settling into a deep, comfortable silence. It’s a name that carries the weight of wisdom and the gentleness of peace. When you whisper this name to your son, you are invoking a profound sense of calm and clarity, a wish for a life lived in harmony. You feel the quiet strength he will possess.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

WisePeacefulKind

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Peak Year

#30 in 2018

Total Births

497

First Recorded

1974

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