Salomon is a French and Polish form of Solomon. This form also appears in the Greek and Latin Old Testament (as Σολομών and Solomon) and in the New Testament. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomo), which comes from שָׁלוֹם (shalom), meaning "peace." Etymology and Biblical Background In the Old Testament, Solomon was a king of Israel, the son of David and Bathsheba. He was renowned for his wisdom and wealth, and he is traditionally credited with authoring the Book of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. According to the biblical narrative, towards the end of his reign he angered God by turning to idolatry. The name Solomon has been used in the Christian world but is more common among Jewish communities, although it was also borne by an 11th-century Hungarian king. Historical and Notable Bearers Salomon has been used across various cultures and time periods. Notable historical figures include Salomon of Cornwall, a 5th-century warrior prince; Salomon, King of Brittany (died 874); and Salomon II (died after 1809), Emperor of Ethiopia from 1777 to 1779. In the arts, Salomon Gessner (1730–1788) was a Swiss painter and poet, while Salomon Koninck (1609–1656) and Salomon Mesdach (c. 1600–1632) were Dutch painters. In philosophy, Salomon Maimon (1753–1800) was a Lithuanian Jewish philosopher. In modern times, Salomon Kalou (born 1985) is an Ivorian footballer, and Salomón Libman (born 1984) is a Peruvian footballer. Salomon Morel (1919–2007), a Polish Jewish officer and commander of communist concentration camps, was accused of war crimes. Related Forms The name has many variants across languages, including Sulejman (Bosnian), Sulaiman (Malay), Sulayman (Quranic), Slimane (Maghrebi Arabic), and Süleyman (Turkish). The Biblical Hebrew name Shallum is also related. The surname Salmon is a French descendant of Salomon. Meaning: Peace Origin: Hebrew, via Greek and Latin Type: First name Usage Regions: French, Polish, Greek Bible, Latin Bible