Jewish Baby Names

Shalom

שָׁלוֹם

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: peace
• Used in Modern Hebrew as "hello" and "goodbye," Shalom is more than a greeting — it also means "peace," a value at the heart of Jewish life. Used as a name for boys (and occasionally girls), it carries a spiritual and communal depth that transcends generations.
• Alternate Spellings: Sholom, Sholem, Shalum, Shulem
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Chava
  ,
  Hadassa
  ,
  Reuven
  ,
  Yisrael
• Theme: positive qualities