English Explanatory Dictionary

Sheba

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A former kingdom in the Red Sea region. An ancient kingdom in Arabia or possibly in Africa. Frequently equated with ancient Saba.
  2. A male given name from Hebrew.
  3. The 34th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
noun
  1. A flapper (daring young woman of the Jazz Age).
name
  1. A female given name from Hebrew.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃiːbə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-Sheba.wav

Word forms

Sheba Shebas

Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew שְׁבָא (Šəḇāʾ).

Synonyms

Saba

Derived words

Queen of Sheba Sheban
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