Solomon
Meaning of Solomon
The name Solomon, pronounced SAHL-uh-mun (/ˈsɑləmən/), is a distinguished male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "peace." It is famously associated with the biblical King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building the First Temple in Jerusalem. This historical and spiritual significance lends an air of timelessness and respectability to the name. Variations include Salomon, Sol, and Solly. In the United States, Solomon has enjoyed consistent popularity over the years. For instance, it ranked 443rd in 2023 with 696 newborns named Solomon. The name's enduring appeal reflects its strong cultural roots and the positive qualities it embodies.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SAHL-uh-mun (/ˈsɑləmən/)
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Notable People Named Solomon
| Solomon Burke - Solomon Vincent McDonald Burke was a pioneering American singer who played a key role in shaping the sound of rhythm and blues as one of the founding fathers of soul music in the 1960s. |
| Solomon Northup was a free-born African American and the primary author of the memoir Twelve Years a Slave, recounting his harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held as a slave for 12 years before regaining his freedom. |
| Solomon ibn Gabirol was an influential 11th-century Andalusian poet, Jewish philosopher, and prolific writer known for his poetry, biblical exegesis, philosophy, ethics, satire, and possibly creating a golem for household chores. |
| Solomon Popoli Linda OIG, also known as Solomon Ntsele, was a renowned South African musician, singer, and composer, famous for creating the song "Mbube," which later inspired the pop hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and influenced the Mbube style of isicathamiya a cappella. |
| Solomon Schechter was a prominent Moldavian-born British-American rabbi, academic scholar, and educator, known for his influential roles in the United Synagogue of America, the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and the development of American Conservative Judaism. |
| Solomon Christopher Thomas is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Jets, known for his college career at Stanford and being drafted third overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017 NFL Draft. |
| Solomon Asante is a Ghanaian professional footballer known for his success as a winger and for being named the USL Championship Most Valuable Player in 2019 and 2020 while playing for Phoenix Rising FC. |
| Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu was a South African freedom fighter and ANC operative who was executed in 1979 after being convicted of murder. |
| Solomon Laurent Juneau, also known as Laurent-Salomon Juneau, was a French Canadian fur trader, land speculator, and politician who played a key role in the founding of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. |
| Solomon Robert Guggenheim was an American businessman and art collector who established the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and Museum in New York City. |
| Solomon Blatt Sr. - Solomon Blatt was a prominent Democratic legislator from South Carolina known for his long tenure as Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives and his staunch support of segregation. |
| Solomon Van Rensselaer - Solomon van Vechten van Rensselaer was a prominent figure in New York, serving as a United States representative, lieutenant colonel during the War of 1812, and postmaster of Albany for 17 years. |
| Solomon Jones III is a former professional basketball player known for his time with the Atlanta Hawks, standing at 6'10" and weighing 235 lb. |
| Solomon Naibei Busendich is a Kenyan male long-distance runner who achieved victory in the 2006 Amsterdam Marathon with a remarkable time of 2:08:52 hours. |
| Solomon Hillen Jr. was a prominent U.S. Representative from Maryland and also served as the mayor of Baltimore. |
