Solomon Name Meaning

The name Solomon is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Shelomoh" meaning "peaceful" or "peaceable." In Hebrew, the name is written as שְׁלֹמֹה.

Solomon is a biblical name, and in the Old Testament of the Bible, Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba. He is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building the first temple in Jerusalem. Solomon's wisdom is famously depicted in the story of two women claiming to be the mother of the same child. He suggested cutting the child in half to determine the real mother, revealing his true mother through her selfless refusal.