what does the girl name salem mean?
What does Salem mean? S alem as a boys' name is pronounced SAY-lem. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Salem is peace. Related to Shalom and Solomon. Biblical: name of the ancient city that later was identified with Jerusalem. In America, the name has been used for many cities and towns including the capital of Oregon and the historic coastal town in Massachusetts, site of the Salem witch trials and setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale, The House of the Seven Gables. Also form of Salim.