Solomon
English
Etymology
From Latin Solomōn (variant of Salomon), from Ancient Greek Σολομών (Solomṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (šĕlōmōʰ), from שָׁלוֹם (šālōm, “peace”). Doublet of Shlomo and Suleiman.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsɒləmən/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɑləmən/
Proper noun
Solomon (countable and uncountable, plural Solomons)
- (biblical) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.
- 1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, 1 Kings 4:34:
- And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
- (countable) A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
- 2025 January 22, Channel2 NOW Staff, “Solomon Henderson, Antioch High School shooter’s manifesto leaked”, in Channel2 NOW[1]:
- Authorities have identified Solomon Henderson, a 17-year-old student, as the suspect in the Antioch High School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
- (countable) A surname from Hebrew.
- An unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States.
- A minor city in Dickinson County and Saline County, Kansas, United States.
- An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
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Related terms
Translations
king of Israel
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male given name
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Noun
Solomon (plural Solomons)
- A person of unusual wisdom.
- A very large champagne bottle (named after the king) with the capacity of 18 liters, equivalent to 24 standard bottles.
- Synonym: Melchior
Translations
See also
Latin
Alternative forms
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Σολομών (Solomṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (šĕlōmōʰ), from שָׁלוֹם (šālōm, “peace”).
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈsɔ.ɫɔ.moːn]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈsɔː.lo.mon]
Proper noun
Solomōn m sg (genitive Solomōnis); third declension
Declension
Third-declension noun, singular only.
| singular | |
|---|---|
| nominative | Solomōn |
| genitive | Solomōnis |
| dative | Solomōnī |
| accusative | Solomōnem |
| ablative | Solomōne |
| vocative | Solomōn |
Descendants
- → English: Solomon
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from Old Church Slavonic Соломонъ (Solomonŭ).
Pronunciation
Audio: (file)
Proper noun
Solomon m