Salem

Type Settlement
Usage English, Biblical
Scripts שָׁלֵם(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈseɪ.ləm/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Hebrew שָׁלֵם (shalem) meaning "complete, safe, peaceful". This is the name of a town in the Old Testament where Melchizedek was king. It is usually identified with Jerusalem. Several places are named after the biblical town, mostly in America.

Related Names

Rootshalem
Other Languages & CulturesShalem(Biblical Hebrew)
Given Name DescendantSalem(English)

Categories

American state capitals, colleges or universities, isograms
Entry updated October 6, 2024