"peace, wholeness, completeness"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Sholom
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A timeless Hebrew name that IS the word for peace
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Meaning & Origin
"greeting of peace (used as hello and goodbye)"
Origin: Hebrew/Yiddish
Language: Yiddish
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The Story of Sholom
Sholom is the Yiddish/Ashkenazic form of Shalom, the Hebrew word meaning peace, wholeness, and completeness. It shares a root with "shalem" (whole) and is the standard greeting in Hebrew. As a given name, Sholom carries the deepest aspirations of Jewish tradition: a life of inner and outer peace. The Yiddish pronunciation Sholom (as opposed to the Israeli Shalom) marks it specifically as an Ashkenazic heritage name.
Sholom is a traditional Ashkenazic Jewish name that has been used for centuries in Eastern European Jewish communities. It gained literary immortality through Sholem Aleichem (Shalom Rabinovich), whose Tevye the Dairyman stories became the basis for Fiddler on the Roof.
Shalom is perhaps the most central word in Jewish culture — a greeting, a farewell, and a name for God. As a given name, Sholom represents the Ashkenazic tradition of giving names heavy with spiritual meaning and communal memory.
Historical Record
Sholom first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 1,434 babies have been named Sholom in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sholom is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,711 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Shalom/Sholom is used over 230 times in the Hebrew Bible
- Sholem Aleichem became so famous his pen name (meaning peace unto you) is better known than his birth name
- The Arabic cognate Salam gives us the greeting As-salamu alaykum
Sholom in Other Languages
Arabic
سلام
Hebrew
שָׁלוֹם
Russian
Шалом
Spanish
Shalom
Yiddish
שלום
Popularity Over Time
#2,711
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Sholom
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Sholom Rubashkin
Business
1960
American businessman and executive at Agriprocessors, a major kosher meat producer, whose legal case became a cause cele...
American businessman and executive at Agriprocessors, a major kosher meat producer, whose legal case became a cause celebre in the Jewish community
S
Sholem Aleichem
Writer
1859
Beloved Yiddish author and humorist whose Tevye the Dairyman stories became the basis for Fiddler on the Roof
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,711
- Total SSA Count
- 48
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Ashkenazi Hebrew Yiddish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Common Nicknames
Sholi
Sho
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sholom
What does the name Sholom mean?
"peace, wholeness, completeness" (from Hebrew). "greeting of peace (used as hello and goodbye)" (from Hebrew/Yiddish). Sholom is the Yiddish/Ashkenazic form of Shalom, the Hebrew word meaning peace, wholeness, and completeness. It shares a root with "shalem" (whole) and is the standard greeting in Hebrew. As a given name, Sholom carries the deepest aspirations of Jewish tradition: a life of inner and outer peace. The Yiddish pronunciation Sholom (as opposed to the Israeli Shalom) marks it specifically as an Ashkenazic heritage name.
What is the origin of the name Sholom?
Sholom has Hebrew, Hebrew/Yiddish, Jewish, Ashkenazi, and Yiddish origins. In Hebrew, it means "peace, wholeness, completeness". In Hebrew/Yiddish, it means "greeting of peace (used as hello and goodbye)".
Is Sholom a boy or girl name?
Sholom is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Sholom?
Sholom is currently ranked #2711 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Sholom?
Common nicknames for Sholom include Sholi and Sho.
What are good middle names for Sholom?
Popular middle name pairings include Sholom Aaron, Sholom David, Sholom Moshe, Sholom Yitzhak, Sholom Tzvi, Sholom Chaim, and Sholom Leib.
What are good sibling names for Sholom?
Names that pair well with Sholom as siblings include Devorah, Rivka, Yosef, Menachem, Chana, and Mordechai.
How many syllables does Sholom have?
Sholom has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Sholom a common or rare name?
Sholom is an uncommon name, ranked #2711 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Sholom
Sholom is a boy name with Jewish, Ashkenazi, Hebrew, and Yiddish origins . The name means "peace, wholeness, completeness" in Hebrew .
Sholom is currently ranked #2,711 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Sholom has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Sholom include Sholi and Sho. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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