Salome

See also: Salomè and Salomé

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Σαλώμη (Salṓmē), from Hebrew שְׁלוֹמִית (sh'lomít) (belonging to the same root as שָׁלוֹם (shalóm, peace)).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /səˈloʊmi/

Proper noun

Salome

  1. A name ascribed to the stepdaughter of Herod who asked for the execution of John the Baptist.
  2. (biblical) A woman mentioned in Mark 16:1, present at the crucifixion of Christ.
  3. (rare) A female given name

Anagrams


German

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Salome f (genitive Salome)

  1. A female given name.

Usage notes

  • In German-speaking countries, Salome is most likely given to honor the woman in Mark 16:1.
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