ⲥⲁⲗⲱⲙⲏ

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Coptic

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Etymology

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

Proper noun

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ⲥⲁⲗⲱⲙⲏ (salōmēf

  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