Etymology

Salem

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Today it means: The biblical place ruled by Melchizedek; mostly identified with Jerusalem. Full definition →

Biblical Hebrew שָׁלֵם
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Salem · proper noun1

  1. Biblical Hebrew · borrowed fromשָׁלֵם
  2. English todaySalem

From Biblical Hebrew שָׁלֵם (šālēm) (Genesis 14:18).

Salem · proper noun2

  1. Tamilசேரலம் (cēralam)?
  2. Tamilசேலம் (cēlam)
  3. English todaySalem

Borrowed from Tamil சேலம் (cēlam).

Salem · proper noun3

  1. Arabic · borrowed fromسَالِم
  2. Arabic · borrowed fromسَالِم
  3. English todaySalem

Borrowed from Arabic سَالِم (sālim).

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