About Salem
The name Salem is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It can mean "peace" or "peaceful" in Hebrew, derived from the word "shalom." Additionally, Salem is also associated with the city of Jerusalem in the Bible, where it was referred to as Salem before being renamed. Overall, the name Salem carries connotations of tranquility, harmony, and a sense of spiritual significance.
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Salem is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 37.26% and females 62.74%, based on recent birth statistics.
The popularity of the name has increased by 11.37% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Salem in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Salem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.