Zalman: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: z-ahlm-ahn
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Peace

Zalman is a boy's name of Yiddish origin, meaning "peace. " It is a variant of the classic Hebrew name Solomon, which is rooted in the Hebrew word "shalom, " meaning "peace, " "hello, " and "goodbye. " The name has been used historically in Jewish communities and has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. Zalman is an important name because it connects the child to their heritage and encourages them to lead with love and positivity.

Zalman Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Zalman is currently #11692 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Zalman is currently #5081 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Zalman is currently #5719 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Zalman is currently #2522 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Zalman is currently #5896 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Zalman is currently #2563 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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