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Selome

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Pronounced seh-LOH-may /sɛˈloʊ.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: An Ethiopian/Amharic form of Salome, from the Hebrew shalom, 'peace; well-being; wholeness.' A warm, peaceful name common in Ethiopia.Low

In 30 seconds: A peaceful name: Selome forms Salome, from shalom, 'peace' (said 'seh-LOH-may'). Warm and gentle.

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Origin MediumEthiopian, Hebrew

MeaningAn Ethiopian/Amharic form of Salome, from the Hebrew shalom, 'peace; well-being; wholeness.' A warm, peaceful name common in Ethiopia.

History & Origin

Selome comes from Ethiopia, a form of Salome rooted in the Hebrew shalom ('peace'). It reads warm and gentle — rare in the U.S., cherished in Ethiopian families (said 'seh-LOH-may').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Ethiopian families. Rare, peaceful, and warm.

Did you know? Selome is an Ethiopian form of Salome, from the Hebrew shalom ('peace; well-being') — a warm, peaceful name carried widely in Ethiopia (said 'seh-LOH-may').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Selome — Ethiopian Salome; Hebrew shalom 'peace'; noted respectfully

Variations

SalomeSelamSelomie

Nicknames

SeluLome

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Selome mean?

Selome is an Ethiopian/Amharic form of Salome, from the Hebrew shalom, 'peace; well-being; wholeness.'

How do you pronounce Selome?

It's said seh-LOH-may /sɛˈloʊ.meɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Selome a boy or girl name?

Selome is a girl's name.

How popular is Selome?

Selome is a very rare name in the U.S.