Salome Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Salome Name at a Glance

Name	Salome
Meaning	Peace. Tranquil. In the Bible, Salome was the granddaughter of Herod the Great who asked for the head of John the Baptist in return for dancing for her stepfather on his birthday.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Salome Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Salome means “Peace. Tranquil. In the Bible, Salome was the granddaughter of Herod the Great who asked for the head of John the Baptist in return for dancing for her stepfather on his birthday”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Salome Name Origin

Our database records Salome under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Salome a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Salome is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Salome

When considering Salome for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.