(Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
"King Solomon, the wise son of David from ancient Israel, built a magnificent temple in Jerusalem."
A person of unusual wisdom.
"The community gathered to hear Solomon's wise advice on how to resolve their dispute."
In plain English: A solomon is an old-fashioned name for someone who makes wise and fair decisions to solve difficult problems.
"The wise judge was known throughout the kingdom for his ability to solve Solomon's difficult disputes between neighbors."
In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom.
"The story tells how King Solomon used his divine wisdom to judge between two women claiming the same baby."
The name Solomon comes from the Biblical Hebrew word shalom, which means "peace." It traveled into English through Latin and Ancient Greek before becoming a common given name.