Names That Mean Peace
Calm, hopeful and gentle, a name that means peace makes one of the most beautiful wishes a parent can offer — for a life of harmony and a heart at rest. Peace has been treasured in every faith and culture, and the names that carry it are wonderfully international. Many come from the Greek eirene (Irene), the Hebrew shalom (Solomon, Salome), the Arabic salaam (Salim, Salma) and the Sanskrit shanti (Shanti). The great symbols of peace add a few more — the dove (Paloma, Columba) and the olive branch (Olive, Olivia) — while others mean a peaceful ruler or a person of peace (Frederick, Manfred). Peace names feel serene and kind, suiting a child you hope will bring calm wherever they go. Here are real baby names that mean peace, each with its genuine meaning and origin.
25 names that mean peace — each with its real meaning and origin.
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Frequently asked questions
What girl name means peace?
Irene (Greek), Frida (Germanic), Salma (Arabic), Shanti (Sanskrit) and Paz (Spanish) all mean peace.
What boy name means peace?
Solomon (Hebrew), Frederick (“peaceful ruler”), Salim (Arabic) and Aman (“peace, safety”).
What name symbolises peace?
Paloma and Columba mean “dove,” and Olive/Olivia recalls the olive branch — both symbols of peace.