About Zelman
The surname Zelman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name Shlomo, meaning "peaceful." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Shlomo. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Zelman, and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Zelman can be found in Jewish communities around the world.
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Here's how to represent Zelman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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