Psalm
Greek · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Psalm
Psalm derives from the Greek word "psalmos," meaning a song or hymn, particularly one sung to instrumental accompaniment, with roots traceable to the verb "psallein" (to pluck or play a stringed instrument).
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Etymology
Psalm derives from the Greek word "psalmos," meaning a song or hymn, particularly one sung to instrumental accompaniment, with roots traceable to the verb "psallein" (to pluck or play a stringed instrument). The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, referencing the biblical Book of Psalms, and has seen modern adoption as a given name particularly among African American communities beginning in the 20th century.
Psalm currently ranks #1,110 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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