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Salome
suh-LOH-mee
Salome (name) means a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "peace," known from the biblical figure associated with the death of John the Baptist. Example: “Salome inspired an opera by Richard Strauss.”
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A feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "peace," known from the biblical figure associated with the death of John the Baptist.
"Salome inspired an opera by Richard Strauss."
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Etymology
This name comes from Ancient Greek Σαλώμη (Salṓmē), which derived from Hebrew שְׁלוֹמִית (sh'lomít), belonging to the same root as שָׁלוֹם (shalóm, “peace”).
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What does “Salome” mean?
The word “Salome” means a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "peace," known from the biblical figure associated with the death of John the Baptist.
How do you pronounce “Salome”?
“Salome” is pronounced suh-LOH-mee (/səˈloʊmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Salome” in a sentence?
Here is “Salome” used in a sentence: “Salome inspired an opera by Richard Strauss.”
What part of speech is “Salome”?
“Salome” is a name.
