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Shlome

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHLOH-meh /ˈʃloʊ.mɛ/High

Meaning: Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peaceHigh

In 30 seconds: Shlome is an Ashkenazi Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), rooted in Hebrew shalom, meaning peace. A traditional name in Eastern European Jewish communities, it carries deep biblical heritage as a variant of the name of Israel's wisest king.
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Origin HighHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningYiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peace
U.S. rank (2024)#3082 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 756

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119592024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Shlome is a Yiddish-influenced variant of Shlomo, the Hebrew form of Solomon. The name Shlomo derives from shalom (peace) and was the name of King Solomon, son of David, celebrated in the Hebrew Bible for his legendary wisdom, his construction of the First Temple, and the Book of Proverbs. Solomon's name became one of the most revered in Jewish tradition.

In Ashkenazi Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, Shlomo took various vernacular forms including Shlome, Shloyme, and Shlemil. These forms were used in daily Yiddish-speaking life while Shlomo remained the formal Hebrew name for religious purposes. The name continues to be used in ultra-Orthodox and traditional Jewish communities worldwide as a living connection to ancestral naming practice.

Did you know? King Solomon, whose Hebrew name Shlomo means peace, built the First Temple in Jerusalem; Shlome preserves this ancient royal name in the living tradition of Ashkenazi Jewish naming.
Overall data confidence 88%
Kolatch, The Complete Dictionary of English and Hebrew First Names (1984) — Shlomo and variantsHebrew Bible — 1 Kings 3–11 — Biblical context of Solomon/Shlomo

Variations

ShlomoSolomonSolomanShloyme

Nicknames

ShloMoe

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If you like Shlome…

Shlomo— the standard Hebrew form of the same name
Solomon— the English equivalent of the same biblical king's name
Shalom— shares the Hebrew shalom root and Ashkenazi Jewish tradition
Shimon— another classic Hebrew biblical name used in Ashkenazi tradition

Frequently Asked

What does the name Shlome mean?

Shlome means peace, as a Yiddish variant of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom.

How do you pronounce Shlome?

Shlome is pronounced SHLOH-meh, with two syllables and stress on the first.

Is Shlome a boy or girl name?

Shlome is a boys name.

How popular is Shlome?

Shlome is a traditional name used in Ashkenazi and ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities, rare outside those traditions.