Sholom
Meaning of Sholom
Sholom is a male name of Hebrew origin. It is pronounced as shoh-lohm (/ʃoʊˈloʊm/) in Hebrew. The variation of this name is Shalom. Sholom carries the meaning of "peace" in Hebrew, making it a beautiful and meaningful choice for parents looking for a name that represents harmony and tranquility. While not very common, Sholom has been steadily used as a given name in the United States over the years. Its usage has remained relatively consistent, with an average ranking around 3000 in recent years. This unique name offers a sense of cultural richness and spiritual significance to any child who bears it.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as shoh-lohm (/ʃoʊˈloʊm/)
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Notable People Named Sholom
| Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin was the former CEO of Agriprocessors, a large kosher meat producer with a controversial history. |
| Sholom Schwadron - Sholom Mordechai Hakohen Schwadron, also known as the "Maggid of Jerusalem," was a renowned Haredi rabbi and orator, celebrated for his inspirational mussar talks and mentorship of Rabbi Paysach Krohn. |
| Sholom Dovber Schneersohn, also known as "the Rebbe Rashab," was the fifth Rebbe of the Chabad Lubavitch chasidic movement and emphasized outreach in his teachings, which later became a major theme for Chabad Rebbes. |
| Rabbi Sholom Shachne of Prohobisht, also known as Rabbi Sholom the Great, was a prominent Ukrainian rabbi and the father of Rabbi Yisroel Friedman of Ruzhin. |
