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Is the Arab given name "Salman" related to the Jewish name "Solomon"?

Question #139414. Asked by chabenao1.
Last updated Jan 06 2017.
Originally posted Feb 20 2015 7:38 AM.

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The usual Arab variation is Suleiman, both rooted in shalom/salaam meaning peace.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_%28name%29

Salman shares the same root but is a separate name meaning safe.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salman_%28name%29

link http://www.behindthename.com/name/salman
Response last updated by satguru on Jan 06 2017.
Feb 20 2015, 12:48 PM
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