Sholom

Boy Name #2,711 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A timeless Hebrew name that IS the word for peace

Jewish Ashkenazi Hebrew Yiddish

Spiritual Traditional Classic Elegant Literary

Meaning & Origin

"peace, wholeness, completeness"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: English

"greeting of peace (used as hello and goodbye)"

Origin: Hebrew/Yiddish

Language: Yiddish

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.

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

Famous People Named Sholom

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

Sholem Aleichem

Writer

1859

Beloved Yiddish author and humorist whose Tevye the Dairyman stories became the basis for Fiddler on the Roof

Quick Facts

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

Pairs Well With

Sholom Aaron Sholom David Sholom Moshe Sholom Yitzhak Sholom Tzvi Sholom Chaim Sholom Leib

Sibling Names

Devorah Rivka Yosef Menachem Chana Mordechai

Similar Names

Solomon Salomon Salem Shlomo Shalom Zalmen Shulem Shlome

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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.