ⲥⲁⲗⲱⲙⲏ

Coptic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Σαλώμη (Salṓmē), from Hebrew שְׁלוֹמִית (sh'lomít) (belonging to the same root as שָׁלוֹם (shalóm, “peace”)).

Proper noun

ⲥⲁⲗⲱⲙⲏ • (salōmē) f

1. A name ascribed to the stepdaughter of Herod who asked for the execution of John the Baptist.
2. (biblical) A woman mentioned in Mark 16:1, present at the crucifixion of Christ.
3. (rare) a female given name from Hebrew