Salome

Meaning

1. A female given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], masculine equivalent Solomon.
2. A census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. named after Mrs. Grace Salome Pratt.
3. A woman mentioned in Mark 16:1, present at the crucifixion of Christ.
4. A name ascribed to the stepdaughter of Herod who asked for the execution of John the Baptist.

Etymology / origin

From Ancient Greek Σαλώμη (Salṓmē), from Hebrew שְׁלוֹמִית (sh'lomít) (belonging to the same root as שָׁלוֹם (shalóm, “peace”)).

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