Psalms: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ps-ahlms
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe, Western Asia
Meaning: A song sung to the harp

Psalms 'is not widely recognized as a distinct name variant; 'Psalm'is the established name. It originates from the English word "psalm, " which refers to a 'sacred song'or 'poem. 'The name's origins lie in the Greek term psalmos, meaning 'a song sung to the harp. 'The Book of Psalms is the first book of the Hebrew Bible's third Ketuvim, and contains religious Hebrew hymns. The name carries a spiritually significant history, embodying a rich legacy of devotional songwriting and literature rooted in sacred poetry and melody. It is pronounced as sahms and has gained popularity in recent years.

Psalms Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Psalms is currently #21270 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Psalms is currently #12152 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Psalms is currently #10766 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Psalms is currently #6117 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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