At a Glance
- Meaning
- Foundation of peace, or possibly foundation of a god named Shalem
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- juh-ROO-suh-lum
Jerusalem is a Hebrew name used for both boys and girls meaning “foundation of peace, or possibly foundation of a god named Shalem”. It appears in our list of 225+ City Names for Babies With a World-Traveler Soul.
Meaning & Origin of Jerusalem
Meaning: Foundation of peace, or possibly foundation of a god named Shalem.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jerusalem
juh-ROO-suh-lumIPA /dʒəˈruːsələm/
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