What origin is the name Zalman?

Zalman comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Zalman a popular name?

Zalman is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Zalman?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Zalman — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

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Q: Is Zalman a rare name?

Yes. Zalman does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zalman

Zalman

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Zalman is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Yiddish form of Solomon, this Hebrew name means peaceful and quiet. it represents a person who embodies tranquility and harmony.".

With hebrew roots, Zalman is a boy name that means "A Yiddish form of Solomon, this Hebrew name means peaceful and quiet. it represents a person who embodies tranquility and harmony.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Yiddish form of Solomon, this Hebrew name means peaceful and quiet. it represents a person who embodies tranquility and harmony.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Zalman

Very rare in US records

What does Zalman mean?

Zalman is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Yiddish form of Solomon, this Hebrew name means peaceful and quiet. it represents a person who embodies tranquility and harmony.".