Solomon

Solomon, a name that evokes wisdom and peace, is an Old Testament name that, along with other patriarchal classics, is finally beginning to shed its long white beard and step from the pages of the Old Testament into modern nurseries.

Originating from the Hebrew word shalom, meaning peace, Solomon was a favorite of Charles Dickens, who used it for characters in three of his novels.

Solomon Grundy is a name that moved from a nursery rhyme ("Solomon Grundy, born on a Monday") to a DC Comics character to the name of a California rock group.

The biblical Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, succeeded his father as king of Israel, and was known for his wisdom ("People came from all the nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon."). He is credited with writing the biblical books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon—the latter also the title of an acclaimed Toni Morrison novel. The biblical Solomon is that reason that, while the name technically means peace, it also counts among the names that mean wisdom.

Notable bearers of the name include philanthropist Solomon R. Guggenheim, for whom the New York museum is named, and singer-songwriter Solomon Burke, sometimes referred to as "King Solomon."

Gender

Boy

Meaning

peace

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

S is for smile, it gives you face value.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

L is for look, the way you look at life.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

M is for mild, your mild and gentle way.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Solomon lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Solomon

• Solomon Robert Guggenheim American businessman, art collector and philanthropist
• Solomon kaDinuzulu (1891–1933) king of the Zulu nation from 1913 until 1933
• Solomon Burke (born James Solomon McDonald) American soul singer
• Solomon ibn Gabirol Andalusian poet and Jewish philosopher
• Solomon Eliot Asch Polish/American Gestalt psychologist

Solomon in Pop Culture

• "Solomon Grundy " English nursery rhyme
• Solomon "Sol" Roth Edward G. Robinson's character in "Soylent Green" (1973)
• Solomon Grundy (Cyrus Gold) DC comics villain and antihero
• Solomon a musical work by Handel
• Solomon King of Urushalim, a character in "The Shadow Prince," the first novel of Philip Armstrong's epic historical fantasy, "The Chronicles of Tupiluliuma"