Zelman

Hebrew

"peace"

Zelman Origin and Meaning

The name Zelman is a boy's name.

Zelman is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, derived from the name Zalman, which itself is a variant of Solomon. The name Solomon comes from the Hebrew word 'shalom' meaning 'peace.' Zelman was commonly used among Eastern European Jewish communities, particularly in Russia, Poland, and Ukraine. As a name with strong Jewish cultural ties, it often appeared in immigrant communities in the United States and other Western countries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While less common today, Zelman represents a connection to Jewish heritage and tradition, and might be chosen by families seeking to honor ancestors or cultural roots.