"peace, wholeness, completeness"
Origin: Hebrew via Yiddish
Language: Hebrew
Shloma
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A peaceful Yiddish name honoring wise King Solomon
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Meaning & Origin
"his peace, peaceful one"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Shloma
Shloma is a Yiddish diminutive or variant form of Shlomo (Solomon), from the Hebrew 'shalom' meaning peace, wholeness, and well-being. The biblical King Solomon (Shlomo HaMelech) was celebrated for his wisdom and built the First Temple in Jerusalem. Shloma is particularly used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, especially among traditionally observant families.
Shloma and its variants like Shlomo remain in steady use in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities worldwide, particularly in Brooklyn, Bnei Brak, Monsey, and other centers of traditional Jewish life. The name honors the legacy of King Solomon.
Solomon/Shlomo is considered one of the greatest kings in Jewish tradition, associated with wisdom, the First Temple, and the famous Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Naming a son Shloma connects him to this legacy of wisdom and spiritual depth.
Historical Record
Shloma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 497 babies have been named Shloma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shloma is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #4,110 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- King Solomon (Shlomo) is venerated in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — known as Sulaiman in the Quran
- The name Shalom (peace) is at the root, and Jews greet each other with 'Shalom' to this day
Shloma in Other Languages
Arabic
سليمان (Sulaiman)
Hebrew
שְׁלֹמֹה
English
Solomon
Spanish
Salomón
Yiddish
שלמה
Popularity Over Time
#4,110
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Shloma
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Shlomo Carlebach
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Biblical King of Israel renowned for his wisdom, who built the First Temple in Jerusalem
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,110
- Total SSA Count
- 26
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Ashkenazi Orthodox Jewish Israeli
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Common Nicknames
Shlo
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shloma
What does the name Shloma mean?
"peace, wholeness, completeness" (from Hebrew via Yiddish). "his peace, peaceful one" (from Hebrew). Shloma is a Yiddish diminutive or variant form of Shlomo (Solomon), from the Hebrew 'shalom' meaning peace, wholeness, and well-being. The biblical King Solomon (Shlomo HaMelech) was celebrated for his wisdom and built the First Temple in Jerusalem. Shloma is particularly used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, especially among traditionally observant families.
What is the origin of the name Shloma?
Shloma has Hebrew via Yiddish, Hebrew, Jewish, Ashkenazi, Orthodox Jewish, and Israeli origins. In Hebrew via Yiddish, it means "peace, wholeness, completeness". In Hebrew, it means "his peace, peaceful one".
Is Shloma a boy or girl name?
Shloma is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Shloma?
Shloma is currently ranked #4110 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Shloma?
Common nicknames for Shloma include Shlo.
What are good middle names for Shloma?
Popular middle name pairings include Shloma Mendel, Shloma Baruch, Shloma Tzvi, Shloma Yakov, Shloma Aaron, and Shloma Natan.
What are good sibling names for Shloma?
Names that pair well with Shloma as siblings include Mendel, Yakov, Rifka, Chana, Leah, and Moshe.
How many syllables does Shloma have?
Shloma has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Shloma a common or rare name?
Shloma is an uncommon name, ranked #4110 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Shloma
Shloma is a boy name with Jewish, Ashkenazi, Orthodox Jewish, and Israeli origins . The name means "peace, wholeness, completeness" in Hebrew via Yiddish .
Shloma is currently ranked #4,110 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Shloma has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Shloma include Shlo. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shloma include Shlomo, Shlok, Shloimy, Shlome, Shloime . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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