Boy name
Salmon name meaning
“associated with peace or wholeness”
Salmon is a masculine name from the biblical Hebrew name Śalmōn, commonly linked to peace or wholeness. Its meaning is associated with the Hebrew root š-l-m, which expresses those concepts. The exact formation of Śalmōn is debated, so this interpretation rests on its connection with that root.
What does Salmon mean?
Associated with peace or wholeness
In Indonesian: dikaitkan dengan damai atau keutuhan
Origin and cultural usage of Salmon
From the biblical Hebrew name Śalmōn. It is commonly connected with the š-l-m root expressing wholeness or peace, although its exact formation is debated.
How to pronounce Salmon
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦭ꧀ꦩꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮜ᮪ᮙᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Salmon a boy’s name?
Yes, Salmon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Salmon ranks #1,495 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Salmon
- Salman♂Safe and free from defects
- Simon♂He has heard
- Samin♂Precious, valuable
- Saiman♂
- Salomo♂Peace, tranquility
- Saman♂Abundance, prosperity
- Sarman♂Protection, peace
- Samson♂Sun, associated with the sun
- Sulton♂Ruler or holder of authority
- Salamun♂Peace, greeting of well-being
- Salimin♂Safe and unharmed
- Sarmin♂Essence
Famous people named Salmon
- Salmon Sagala · b. 1931
- Salmon E M Nirahua · b. 1956
- Salmon Pardede · b. 1957
- Salmon Patai · b. 1961
- Salmon Sihombing
- Salmon Situmorang · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Salmon
What is the meaning of Salmon?
Salmon means associated with peace or wholeness. From the biblical Hebrew name Śalmōn. It is commonly connected with the š-l-m root expressing wholeness or peace, although its exact formation is debated.
Is Salmon a boy’s name?
Yes, Salmon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Salmon have?
Salmon has 2 syllables (Sal-mon) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Salmon?
Salmon ranks #1,495 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Salmon?
Notable people named Salmon include Salmon Sagala, Salmon E M Nirahua, Salmon Pardede.
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